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• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
• If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC,
the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to
use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not
connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is
communicating with the PC.
• Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC
adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could affect the
camera’s internal settings or functions.
• The life of battery may vary according to the type of battery,
manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc.
• Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described
below. This could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken.
• When the monitor is turned on.
• When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended
period of time.
• Repeated zoom adjustments.
• Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button
halfway.
• When the FULLTIME AF mode is turned on.
• When the camera is connected to a PC.
• Carefully read the AC adapter’s instructions before use.
• When using an AC adapter, power is supplied to the camera by the
AC adapter even if batteries are loaded in the camera. The AC
adapter does not charge batteries in the camera.
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