Olympus CAMEDIA C-310 Zoom Reference Manual page 19

Loading the batteries
• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
• If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC or
printer, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended
Note
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 or printer.
• 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
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camera's internal settings or functions.
• The life of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery,
manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc.
• Power is consumed continuously during the conditions below. This
could shorten the life of the batteries.
• When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period
• Repeated zoom adjustments.
• Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.
• When the camera is connected to a PC or printer.
• Carefully read the AC adapter's instructions before use.
• When using an AC adapter, the AC adapter supplies power to the
camera even if batteries are loaded in the camera. The AC adapter does
not charge batteries in the camera.
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of time.