Olympus D-510 Zoom D-510 Zoom Instruction Manual - Page 30

Checking the Batteries When the monitor is turned on, it displays the estimated remaining battery life. After opening the lens barrier and turning on the power (shooting mode), the monitor will automatically illuminate, display information, and then go off after a short time. lights (and turns off automatically). The batteries are OK and have enough power to take pictures. blinks and other indicators on the monitor are displayed normally. The batteries are low. It is still possible to take pictures, but the power may cut off while doing so. Replace the batteries. Orange lamp The monitor will go out and the green and orange lamps next to the viewfinder will Green lamp illuminate simultaneously. The batteries are dead. Replace the batteries. To recheck the batteries Display the shooting menu first (p.72). When the shooting menu is turned off, the remaining battery life will be displayed. CAUTION • Keep spare batteries on hand when taking the camera on long trips, when using it to record important occasions, and during cold weather. • If the battery is low, the camera may beep continuously after taking a picture or turning the power on, and the frame number on the monitor may blink. If this happens after taking a picture, the camera may not be taking pictures properly. Replace the batteries before continuing to take pictures. • Note that depending on the type of batteries being used, the timing of the display may vary. When using NiMH batteries, will appear more quickly than when using a lithium battery pack. Depending on the conditions of use, may appear very early but the camera will still continue to function normally for a longer time. 20