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Appendix
The battery
(In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types
of battery can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the
situation.
AA (R6) alkaline batteries
When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which
are easy to obtain anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you can take
may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer, shooting
conditions, etc.
This camera uses two AA (R6) alkaline batteries.
NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries)
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. However, repeatedly
charging the batteries before using up their capacity will shorten the life of the
batteries per charge.The batteries are not fully charged at the time of purchase.
Charge the batteries with the battery charger specified by Olympus before use.
For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger.
This camera uses two NiMH batteries.
Lithium battery packs (CR-V3) and manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries
cannot be used.
(Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions
are used.
(Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below
causing batteries to become exhausted quickly.
• The zoom is used repeatedly.
• The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating
the auto focus.
• The monitor is left on for an extended period of time.
• The camera is connected to a computer or printer.
(The battery life varies greatly depending on the type of battery,
manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. Because of this, there may be
cases where the camera turns itself off without displaying the battery
level warning, or displays the battery level warning sooner than usual.
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