Sony DSC-U40 - Manual (Page 10)

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Preparing batteries
Acceptable batteries
– HR11/45: HR03 (size AAA) Nickel-
Metal Hydride batteries (2)
NH-AAA-DA (2) (supplied)
NH-AAA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied)
– R03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)
Batteries that cannot be used
Manganese batteries, lithium batteries,
Ni-Cd batteries
When the above batteries are used,
operation is not guaranteed due to possible
voltage drops or other characteristics of the
batteries.
In addition, the battery remaining indicator
is not displayed correctly.
• When alkaline batteries are used, take
note of the following information.
– The battery life is shorter than that of
the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries.
– There is a big difference in the
performance of batteries of different
types and of batteries made by
different manufacturers. The battery
life may be quite a bit shorter
depending on the conditions under
which the batteries are used. This is
especially true in low temperatures,
where some batteries are noticeably
weaker.
You may not be able to shoot in
temperatures below 5°C (41°F).
– The battery remaining indicator will
not display the correct information.
The camera may turn off even when
the indicator shows that there is
power remaining, but this is not a
malfunction.
Charging the
batteries
, Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries into the battery
charger (supplied) with the
correct polarity +/–.
For details on the supplied battery charger,
see page 85.
• The supplied battery charger is only for
Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. You
cannot charge any other type of battery.
• Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries supplied with your camera before
using them for the first time.
• Connect the battery charger to an easily
accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.
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