Olympus SP-600UZ - Manual (Page 56)

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Appendix
Battery
In addition to the batteries provided with the
camera, the following types of battery can be
used. Choose the power source best suited to
the situation.
AA alkaline batteries
The number of pictures that you can take may
vary considerably depending on the battery
manufacturer and shooting conditions.
AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries)
Being rechargeable, Olympus NiMH batteries
are reusable and economical. For details, refer
to the instruction manual for your charger.
Caution:
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced with the incorrect battery type.
Dispose of the used battery following the
instructions. (p. 61)
The following types of batteries cannot be
used:
Lithium battery pack (CR-V3)/AA (R6)
manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries/AA (R6)
oxyride batteries/AA (R6) lithium batteries
Power consumption by the camera varies
depending on which functions are used.
During the conditions described below, power
is consumed continuously and the battery
becomes exhausted quickly.
The zoom is used repeatedly.
The shutter button is pressed halfway
repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the
auto focus.
A picture is displayed on the monitor for an
extended period of time.
The camera is connected to a printer.
Battery life varies depending on the type of
battery, manufacturer, shooting conditions,
etc. Similarly, the camera may turn off without
displaying the battery level warning or may
display the battery level warning more quickly.
Using a separately sold AC
adapter
An AC adapter (D-7AC/sold separately) is useful
for time-consuming tasks such as when running
a slideshow for a long period of time.
Do not use any other AC adapter with this
camera.
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Camera care
Exterior
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is
very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water
and wring well. Wipe the camera with the
damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If
you have used the camera at the beach, use a
cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well.
Monitor
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens
Blow dust off the lens with a commercial
blower, then wipe gently with a lens cleaner.
Storage
When storing the camera for extended
periods, remove the battery, AC adapter and
card, and keep in a cool, dry place that is well
ventilated.
Periodically insert the battery and test the
camera functions.
Avoid leaving the camera in places where
chemical products are handled since this
may result in corrosion.
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