HP Mz67 manual Managing batteries, Top points about batteries

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A Managing batteries

Your camera uses two AA batteries, either Alkaline, Photo Lithium, or rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH). Photo Lithium and NiMH batteries provide longer battery life than Alkaline batteries.

Top points about batteries

The batteries shipped with your camera are AA Alkaline. These batteries have a short life and are intended to let you begin using your camera immediately. When the camera warns that the battery charge is low (see Power indicators” on page 40), HP recommends replacing them with Photo Lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries for longer battery life.

Fully charge NiMH batteries before using them for the first time.

The first several times you recharge NiMH batteries, they may not provide the number of shots per charge that you expect. Their performance will improve after the batteries have been charged, then discharged completely four or five times. You can use the camera normally to discharge the batteries during this conditioning period.

Always insert the batteries in the camera correctly (see Install the batteries” on page 4). If the batteries are inserted improperly, the compartment door may close but the camera will not operate.

If you do not intend to use your camera for more than one month, remove the batteries from the camera.

The performance of all batteries will decrease as the temperature drops. To improve battery performance, store the camera and batteries in a warm inside pocket when in a cold environment. To prevent short-circuiting the batteries, never carry small metal items such as keys or coins in the same pocket with your batteries.

Extending battery life

To conserve battery power, the Image Display turns off after a period of inactivity. Pressing any button wakes up the camera. After five minutes of inactivity, the camera turns off.

To further extend battery life:

Set Display Brightness to Low (see Display Brightness under Using the Camera Setup Menu” on page 31).

Set your camera to Auto Flash (see Auto Flash under Setting the flash” on page 13).

Use optical zoom sparingly.

Use video recording sparingly.

Use Image Display sparingly.

If you are turning on the camera only to view images, slide to , then turn on the camera to start in Playback without extending the lens.

Safety precautions for using batteries

Always use two identical batteries of the same chemistry, brand, and age.

Do not place batteries in fire or heat them. Always store charged batteries in a cool location.

Do not connect the positive and negative terminals of the battery to each other with any metal object.

Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects. Do not drop batteries into a change-filled pocket.

Do not pierce batteries or subject them to strong impacts or shocks.

Do not solder directly onto batteries.

Do not allow batteries to get wet.

Do not disassemble or modify batteries.

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Contents HP Photosmart Mz60 series Digital Camera Legal and notice information Contents Troubleshooting Using HP Photosmart ExpressSpecifications Transferring and printing imagesShutter button Getting startedCamera top and back Camera front, side, and bottom Install the batteriesBefore taking pictures Turn on the cameraSet the date and time Choose the languageSet the region Install the software Install and format an optional memory cardTIP To switch between Picture Capture, Video Record, Using your cameraWindows Macintosh015 Taking pictures and recording video clipsTaking pictures Recording video clips Indicator DescriptionInstant Review Auto focus and exposureFor pictures only Focusing on the subjectOptimizing focus Optimizing exposure Using zoomUsing Focus Lock Digital zoom Optical zoomFlash Setting-Red-Eye Setting the flashRed-Eye Night Portrait shooting mode Picture Capture , useUsing the Picture Capture and Video Record menus Using the Burst setting Using the Self-Timer settingChapter Reviewing images and video clips Deleting images Using the Playback MenuViewing thumbnails Magnifying imagesTagging images as Favorites Removing red eyesViewing slideshows Modifying colors Using the Design Gallery MenuAdding borders Modify Color menuCropping images Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software Transferring and printing imagesTransferring images without HP Photosmart Software Connecting to the computerPhotosmart Express Menu see Using HP Photosmart Express on Printing images directly to a printer Using a memory card readerChapter Using the Photosmart Express Menu Using HP Photosmart ExpressMarking images for printing To display the Photosmart Express MenuChapter Buying prints online Setting up online destinations in the cameraSharing images Photosmart Express Menu, then highlightSending images to online destinations Using the Camera Setup Menu Problems and solutions TroubleshootingResetting the camera Have to recharge the NiMH batteries frequently Camera does not respond when I press a buttonNiMH batteries will not charge It takes the camera a long time to turn onMy image is too bright My image is blurryMy image is too dark My image is grainyCamera responds sluggishly when trying to review images Cannot transfer images from the camera to my computer Camera gets warm or even hot to the touchMy camera shuts down unexpectedly Camera error messagesHelpful websites Product supportGetting assistance Under Learn about , click Digital PhotographyTop points about batteries Managing batteriesType of Use Alkaline Photo NiMH Lithium Power indicatorsRecharging NiMH batteries Specifications Weight DimensionsPower Temperature rangeIndex Page Product name
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