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Tip: Compatible Batteries
• The camera can be used with a DB-65 rechargeable Li-ion bat
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tery (supplied), DB-60 rechargeable batteries or with a pair of
AAA alkaline or rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) bat
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teries.
Tip: Battery Capacity
• Under normal conditions, about 390 shots can be taken with a
fully-charged DB-65 battery. About 30 shots can be taken with a
pair of fresh AAA alkaline batteries.
These figures are based on tests conducted according to CIPA
standards under the following conditions: temperature 23 °C
(73 °F); picture display on; 10 shots taken with 30 seconds be-
tween shots and the flash fired with every other shot; and the
cycle repeated after the camera has been turned off and then
on again.
Caution
•
Rechargeable Li-ion batteries
: Use only genuine DB-65 or DB-60 bat
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teries.
•
Alkaline batteries
: Battery life varies with make and storage condi
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tions. Capacity drops at low temperatures.
•
NiMH batteries
: Note that performance may be impaired immedi
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ately after purchase or following an extended period of disuse,
and that the batteries may need to be used and recharged two
or three times before they will hold a charge.
• Manganese and Ni-Cd batteries cannot be used.
• Batteries may be hot immediately after use. Before removing bat
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teries, turn the camera off and wait for them to cool down.
