Olympus C-2040ZOOM - Manual (Page 54)

Checklist before shooting
Checking the remaining battery charge
When you switch the camera on, the level of remaining battery charge is dis-
played on the control panel. When the remaining battery charge is low, load
new batteries. If you are using NiMH or Ni-Cd batteries, recharge the batteries.
lights (and turns off automatically).
The batteries have ample charge and you
can take pictures.
blinks and the other icons on the control panel are displayed nor-
mally.
The battery charge is low and the batteries should be replaced. You can still
take pictures, but the battery power may run out in mid-shot.
blinks (and disappears after 12 seconds) and the other icons on the
control panel disappear.
The batteries are fully depleted and should be replaced immediately.
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Shooting and Playback Basics
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When taking pictures on long trips, on special occasions or in cold locations,
keep spare batteries handy.
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The length of time for which the different battery check indicators appear
varies depending on the type of batteries used.
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If you use NiMH batteries, the blinking battery low warning will appear sooner
than when lithium battery packs are used.
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When you are running the camera on batteries that are close the end of
their operating life, the camera may emit a rapid series of short beeps as a
warning after you take a shot or when you switch the camera on. The num-
ber of storable pictures shown on the control panel may also blink. If this
happens, your shot will not be taken correctly. Replace the batteries and
take the picture again.
Battery check
indicator