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Preparing to Take Pictures
Before you start taking pictures with your camera, you first need to install the
batteries or connect a Kodak-specified AC adapter for power, and insert a
KODAK Picture Card (camera memory card) into the camera.

Loading Batteries

Your camera uses four AA batteries. For your convenience, alkaline batteries are
provided so you can start using your camera immediately.
For information on guidelines for battery usage, see page 91.

Turning the Camera On and Off

Turn the camera on and off using the POWER switch, located on the back of the
camera.
1Lift the ring on the battery door.
2Turn the ring to unlock the door, then pull up to
open.
3Insert the batteries as indicated on the battery
cover, then close and lock the battery door.
Make sure that the gaskets are clean and
that no dirt is present when you close
the door.
qTo turn on the camera, slide the POWER
switch to the right.
The Status Display on top of the camera
turns on.
qTo turn off the camera, slide the POWER
switch again to the right.
The camera turns off when it is finished
processing, deleting, or transferring the
picture just taken.