HP 945 manual Replace, Batteries

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
I replace the	Extended	z Use the microdisplay instead of
camera	Image Display	the Image Display whenever
batteries	use for Live	possible, especially if using
frequently.	View or video	alkaline batteries.
	recording,	z Use the zoom only when
	excessive flash	necessary.
	use, and	z Use AUTO FLASH instead of
	excessive	FLASH ON.
	zooming	z Use an HP AC power adapter to
	consume a lot	power the camera when you are
	of battery	using the Image Display for an
	power.	extended period of time.
	Camera does	Do not use ordinary alkaline
	not work well	batteries. For best results, use
	with regular	photo-lithium batteries or
	alkaline	rechargeable NiMH batteries. If
	batteries.	you must use alkaline batteries,
		use high-grade “ultra” or
		“premium” varieties (page 121).
	The NiMH	When NiMH batteries are brand
	batteries you	new or have not been used in
	are using were	several months, they will not
	recharged	reach optimum capacity until they
	incorrectly.	have been charged and then
		discharged (used) completely 4-5
		times (page 124).
	NiMH batteries	NiMH batteries discharge on their
	have drained	own when not in use and when
	on their own	not installed in the camera. So if
	because they	you have not used them in a week
	have not been	or more, they may benefit from
	used lately	being charged (page 124)

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