zDo not set Auto Power Off in the Setup menu to Never (page 86).

zMinimize power cycling. If you expect to average more than one picture every five minutes, leave the camera on rather than turning it off after each shot. This minimizes the number of times the lens has to extend and retract.

zUse an optional HP AC power adapter or HP 8881 camera dock when the camera will be on for extended periods of time, or when unloading pictures to your computer or printing.

Rechargeable Batteries

Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries can be recharged by using a battery charger. NiMH batteries can also be recharged in the camera when the camera is connected to an optional HP AC power adapter or HP 8881 camera dock.

When the batteries are recharging, the Power/Memory light on the back of the camera blinks green. Batteries are fully recharged via the HP AC power adapter or camera dock in 15 hours.

Some things to keep in mind when using NiMH batteries are:

zThe first time that you use a set of NiMH batteries, be sure that you fully charge them before using them in the camera.

zYou may notice that the first several times you use NiMH batteries, the battery life seems shorter than what you expect. Performance will improve and become optimal after the batteries have been charged and then discharged (used) completely four or five times. You can use the camera normally to discharge the batteries during this “conditioning” period.

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