Sony DSC-S40 Release Note

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Check the batteries before using your
camera

You can use the following batteries below:

• R6 (size AA) alkaline battery* (2) (supplied)
• ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (2)
• HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride

battery (2)

– NH-AA-DA
– NH-AA-2DB, etc.

*The performance of your camera differs depending

on the manufacturer and the type of battery you
use. Also, battery-performance may decline
dramatically under low temperatures. Especially, at
temperatures below 5 °C (41 °F), your camera may
get turned off unexpectedly as you turn it on or
switch the playback mode to the shooting mode.
For more details on alkaline batteries, see “On the
batteries” in the operational instruction.

You cannot use the batteries unlisted above

Please note that we cannot guarantee full
performance of your camera when using the
batteries unlisted above.

Notes on the batteries

• Battery life differs between the shooting time and

the playback time. Your shooting time gets shorter
than the playback time.

• You have the auto power-off function on your

camera. It is turned off automatically after a while
to reduce battery consumption.

• If you use alkaline batteries, the remaining battery

power may not be displayed on the camera
correctly.

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