Extending battery life

zUse an optional HP AC adapter or HP Camera Dock when unloading pictures to your computer, printing, or connecting to the TV.

zUse the optical viewfinder to frame pictures instead of the Image Display. Leave the Image Display off when the camera is on.

zTurn the camera off during a pause in picture taking.

zUse the Auto Flash setting rather than Flash On or Red-eye Reduction.

Rechargeable batteries

Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries can be recharged by using a battery charger, the HP Camera Dock, or in the camera when it is connected to the AC adapter. Some things to keep in mind when using NiMH batteries are:

zAlways recharge all four NiMH batteries at the same time. One low-charged battery will reduce the battery life for all four batteries in the camera.

zFor NiMH batteries to reach optimal capacity and performance, they should first be discharged completely and recharged four separate times.

zAfter long-term storage of NiMH batteries, recharge them before using them again. Battery cells generally discharge at about 1 percent per day at room temperature.

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