Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 13
Power SourcesYour ePhoto CL34 has two possible power sources:
! batteries
! USB power
Batteries
Inserting batteries
Your ePhoto CL34 camera comes with 4 AA Alkaline batteries.
" Note: You can also use AA NiMH or AA Lithium batteries.
1 Open the door of the battery compartment.
2 Insert 4 AA appropriate batteries. Make sure the pole-marks on the batteries (+ and -)
correspond to those in the battery compartment.
3 Slide the battery compartment door back into place.
Battery status
The Display always indicates the status of the battery. Segments disappear as power is used.
Full Half-full Nearly Empty
" Note: The Nearly Empty-icon indicates that the inserted batteries will power your camera for
only a few minutes more.
Battery care
! If you are not going to use your camera for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to
prevent leaks or corrosion.
! Before replacing the batteries, switch OFF the camera.
! Use only size AA Alkaline, NiMH (with a minimum capacity of 1200 mAh) or Lithium batteries.
! Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, corrosion or swelling.
! Do not use batteries that are excessively warm.
! If necessary, clean battery contacts with a dry cloth before installation.
! Always replace all batteries with four identical, new (or fully charged) ones.
! Dispose used batteries in a manner that complies with applicable laws.