A Managing batteries
Your camera uses two AA batteries, either Alkaline, Photo Lithium, or rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH). Alkaline batteries provide far less battery life than either Photo Lithium or NiMH batteries.
Top points about batteries
●Fully charge NiMH batteries overnight 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 7). 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 two months, remove the batteries unless you are using rechargeable batteries and are leaving the camera connected to an optional dock or HP AC power adapter.
●The performance of all batteries will decrease as the temperature drops. To improve battery performance, keep the camera or batteries stored in a warm inside pocket when in a cold environment.
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 Setup Menu on page 31).
●Set your camera to Auto Flash (see Auto Flash under Setting the flash on page 15).
●Use optical zoom sparingly.
●If you are turning on the camera only to view images, hold down 
while turning on the camera to start in Playback without extending the lens.
●Connect the camera to the optional HP AC power adapter when you transfer or print.
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
●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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