Olympus 5050 C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 25

Loading the batteries • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, Note the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC. 1 • Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could affect the camera's internal settings or functions. Getting started • The life of battery may vary according to the type of battery, manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. • Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken. • When the monitor is turned on. • When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time. • Repeated zoom adjustments. • Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway. • When the FULLTIME AF mode is turned on. • When the camera is connected to a PC. • Carefully read the AC adapter's instructions before use. • When using an AC adapter, power is supplied to the camera by the AC adapter even if batteries are loaded in the camera. The AC adapter does not charge batteries in the camera. 24