Using your batteries – Kodak DX3600 User Manual
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Chapter 11
Using Your Batteries
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Replacement Types—your camera can use the following battery types:
– 2, 1.5 volt AA lithium batteries
– 1, KODAK Lithium Battery KCRV3 *
– 1, KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack, rechargeable in the
Camera Dock *
– 2, 1.2 volt AA Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries, rechargeable *
* These batteries can be purchased by visiting our Web site at
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For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates
dependably, we do not recommend or support alkaline batteries.
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To lengthen battery life, limit the following activities:
– Using Preview (using the LCD as the viewfinder, see
– Reviewing your pictures on the LCD (see
– Taking videos (videos use more battery power than still pictures)
– Excessive use of the flash
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When using rechargeable batteries, do not exceed the mAH capacity of
your battery charger.
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NOT ALL BATTERIES ARE CREATED EQUAL! Battery life depends
significantly on age, usage conditions, type, brand, and camera. Digital
camera requirements are very demanding on batteries. Not all batteries
perform well under these challenging conditions. In Kodak lab tests, Nickel
Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries delivered the best results in
a variety of conditions. Ni-MH batteries are designed for high-demand
devices, like digital cameras, and do not exhibit the “memory” effects seen
with other rechargeable technologies.
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Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41
°
F (5
°
C). Carry
spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep them
warm until you are ready to take pictures. Do not discard cold batteries
that do not work. Once they are warmed, they may be usable.