HP Photosmart M417, User Manual

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HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual
• Never use batteries of different chemistries (for example,
a Lithium and NiMH battery), brands, or ages. This can
cause erratic camera behavior, as well as battery
leakage. Always use two identical batteries of the same
chemistry, brand, and age.
• The performance of all batteries will decrease as the
temperature drops. For best performance in cold
environments, use Energizer Lithium AA batteries. NiMH
batteries may also provide acceptable low-temperature
performance. To improve the performance of all battery
types, keep the camera and/or batteries stored in a
warm inside pocket when in a cold environment.
Extending Battery Life
Here are some tips for extending battery life:
• Turn off the Image Display and use the viewfinder instead
when framing pictures and video. Leave the Image
Display off whenever possible.
• Change the Live View at Power On setting in the Setup
Menu to Live View Off , so that your camera does not
power on in Live View (see Live View at Power On on
page 88).
• Change the Display Brightness setting in the Setup Menu
to Low , so that the Image Display consumes less power
when in Live View (see Display Brightness on page 86).
• Minimize the use of flash by setting your camera to Auto
Flash , instead of Flash On (see Setting the Flash on
page 40).
• Use zoom only when necessary to minimize moving the
lens (see
Using Zoom on page 38).