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Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Visit
www.kodak.com/go/kes.
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Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
For more information on batteries, see
www.kodak.com/go/batterytypes
.
Upgrading your software and firmware
Download the latest versions of the software included on the KODAK EASYSHARE
Software CD and the camera firmware (the software that runs on the camera). See
www.kodak.com/go/zd15downloads
.
Battery life
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KODAK MAX Alkaline Batteries, AA: < 150 pictures
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KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Digital Camera Batteries: 280 pictures
Battery life per CIPA testing method using 128 MB SD Card. Approximate number of
pictures in Smart Capture mode. Actual life may vary based on usage.
Extending battery life
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Use power-saving features. (Examples: lower the Auto Power Off and set LCD
Brightness settings; set Image Stabilizer to Single or Off.) See
Chapter 4, Using the
menu button
. Use the Review and Slide Show features sparingly.
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Keep battery contacts/terminals clean. Wipe with a dry cloth.
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Fully charge Ni-MH batteries prior to use and occasionally discharge to depletion.
Avoid over-charging Ni-MH batteries.
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Battery performance is reduced at low temperatures. When using your camera in
cold weather, keep spare batteries warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not
work; when they return to room temperature, they may be usable.
