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hLithium-Ion Battery Features
hLithium-ion battery loses its charge even when not used.
Charge the battery just before taking pictures (1 to 2 days
beforehand).
hTo ensure that your lithium-ion battery lasts as long as
possible, push the lens back in and switch the camera off
promptly when you are not using the camera.
hThe number of available shots will be lower in cold
locations or at low temperatures. You can increase the
amount of power produced by putting the camera in your
pocket or another warm place to heat it just before taking
pictures. If you are using a heating pad, take care not to
place the camera directly against the pad.
hCharging the Battery
hThis camera can be charged at ambient temperatures
between 0°C – +40°C and it takes approximately 2 hours
to charge a fully depleted the battery.
hThe lithium-ion battery does not need to be fully
discharged or exhausted flat before being charged.
hBattery Life
At normal temperatures, the battery can be used at least
500 times.
If the time for which the battery provides power shortens
markedly, this indicates that the battery has reached the
end of its effective life. Please contact the store from which
you purchased the camera.
Notes on the Battery
✽ This camera has a built-in lithium-ion battery. Always observe
the precautions given below.
hThe built-in lithium-ion battery is not fully charged at
shipment and must be charged up before being used
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viewfinder as these surfaces, and then wipe lightly with a
soft, dry cloth.
Leaving the lens extended for long periods can allow dust
to enter the camera’s viewfinder. However, this does not
affect the image.
hDo not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD or
viewfinder as these surface are easily damaged.
hClean the body of the camera with a soft, dry, cloth. Do
not use volatile substances such as thinners, benzine or
insecticide, as these may react with camera body and
cause deformation or remove the coating.
hUsing the Camera Overseas
When traveling overseas, do not place your camera in the
check-in baggage. Baggage handling at airports may
subject baggage to violent shocks, and the camera may be
damaged internally even when no external damage is
visible.
hOthers
hTo view the images you have shot, you will need a PC
that conforms to the hardware and software requirements
given in the table on P.12.
hYou will need a printer to print out the images you have
shot.
hRadioShack Corporation assumes no responsibility
whatsoever for any damages or loss of revenue incurred
as a result of the deleting of data stored in the computer
memory due to a fault or any other cause.