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Chapter 1
Extending Battery Life
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Battery life depends significantly on battery age, usage conditions, and type.
Digital cameras are demanding on batteries. Not all batteries perform well
under these challenging conditions.
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Limit the following activities that quickly deplete battery power:
– Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see
page 49
)
– Using Liveview (see
page 20
)
– Using Quickview (see
page 22
and
page 44
).
– Excessive use of the flash
!
Purchase an optional Kodak 3-volt AC adapter to power your camera (see
page 111
).
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Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see
page 75
).
The camera dock 6000 powers your camera, transfers pictures, and is also
a battery charger for its included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable
battery pack.
!
Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 (see
page 74
).
The printer dock 6000 powers your camera, makes 4 x 6 prints with or
without a computer, transfers pictures, and is also a battery charger for its
included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack.
!
Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a
clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera.
!
Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41
°
F (5
°
C).
Carry spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep
them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they
return to room temperature, they may be usable.
Battery Safety and Handling
!
Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a
battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.
!
For rechargeable battery disposal information, visit the Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at
www.rbrc.com
.
