Olympus C5500 C-5500 Sport Zoom Basic Manual - Page 14

The battery, AA R6 alkaline batteries, NiMH batteries rechargeable batteries - zoom manual

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INSERTING THE BATTERIES The 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 (R6) alkaline batteries When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which are easy to obtain anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. This camera uses four AA (R6) alkaline batteries. ( NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. However, repeatedly charging the batteries before using up their capacity will shorten the life of the batteries per charge gradually. When you use rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries with En the battery charger specified by Olympus before use. For more details, refer to the instruction manual attached to the charger. This camera uses four NiMH batteries. ( Lithium battery pack (CR-V3) The Olympus CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life allowing you to use the camera longer than with alkaline batteries. However, it cannot be recharged. Do not remove the label on the battery pack. This camera uses two lithium battery packs. Important Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. Note The amount of power consumed by the camera varies considerably depending on shooting conditions, etc. Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This discourages the power from lasting longer. When the monitor is on. When the monitor is in playback mode for an extended period of time. Repeated zoom adjustments. Repeated auto focus by depressing the shutter button halfway. When fulltime AF is on. When connected to a computer or printer. The life-span of the batteries differ greatly according to the type and brand of battery you use, as well as the shooting conditions. If you use exhausted batteries or alkaline batteries, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning. 14

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INSERTING THE BATTERIES
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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 (R6) alkaline batteries
When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which are
easy to obtain anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you can take may vary
considerably depending on the battery manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc.
This camera uses four AA (R6) alkaline batteries.
(
NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries)
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. However, repeatedly
charging the batteries before using up their capacity will shorten the life of the batteries
per charge gradually. When you use rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries with
the battery charger specified by Olympus before use. For more details, refer to the
instruction manual attached to the charger.
This camera uses four NiMH batteries.
(
Lithium battery pack (CR-V3)
The Olympus CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life
allowing you to use the camera longer than with alkaline
batteries. However, it cannot be recharged. Do not remove the
label on the battery pack.
This camera uses two lithium battery packs.
Note
The amount of power consumed by the camera varies considerably
depending on shooting conditions, etc.
Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This
discourages the power from lasting longer.
When the monitor is on.
When the monitor is in playback mode for an extended period of time.
Repeated zoom adjustments.
Repeated auto focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.
When fulltime AF is on.
When connected to a computer or printer.
The life-span of the batteries differ greatly according to the type and brand of
battery you use, as well as the shooting conditions.
If you use exhausted batteries or alkaline batteries, the camera may turn off
without displaying the battery level warning.
The battery
Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
Important