•Remove the batteries and store them when not using the camera to prevent them from leaking and damaging the camera.
•Keep the batteries warm until just before using them in the camera. A cold environment reduces battery life.
•Heavy use of the LCD screen or Zoom options quickly reduces battery power.
•Have several sets of batteries on hand when using the camera, and test them before use.
Battery Charging
A battery charger (not supplied) may be safely used to recharge NiMH batteries if a few common- sense precautions are followed:
•Do not mix new and used batteries.
•If batteries are to be charged together, make sure they are not already fully charged, require the same amount of charging, and charge them together.
•Recharge batteries only when they are in need of it. Do this in a moderate temperature in an open area to provide ventilation.
•You may recharge batteries only a finite amount of times. When they no longer hold a charge, you need new batteries.
•Store the charger after use, ensuring the batteries have been removed. If there is a problem with the charging, unplug the battery charger.
•Periodically cleaning the battery poles will ensure a proper charge.
•It may be necessary to recharge new NiMH batteries if they have been on the shelf for a long time.
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