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Chapter 10
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.
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.
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.
Tips, Safety, Maintenance
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Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety
Instructions” booklet packed with your camera.
Instructions” booklet packed with your camera.
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Do not allow any chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact
with the painted surface of the camera.
with the painted surface of the camera.
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If the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect
water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the
battery and Picture Card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24
hours before using the camera again.
water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the
battery and Picture Card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24
hours before using the camera again.
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Clean the lens and back LCD screen:
1
Blow gently on the lens or LCD screen to remove dust and dirt.
2
Moisten the lens or LCD screen by breathing lightly on it.
3
Wipe the lens or LCD screen gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an
untreated lens-cleaning tissue.
untreated lens-cleaning tissue.
Do not use cleaning solutions unless they are designed specifically for
camera lenses. Do not wipe the camera lens or LCD screen with
chemically treated eyeglass lens tissue. It may scratch the lens.
camera lenses. Do not wipe the camera lens or LCD screen with
chemically treated eyeglass lens tissue. It may scratch the lens.