Using The Battery - Kodak EasyShare DX6340 User Manual

Using the Battery

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Replacement Types—your camera can use the following battery types:
– 1, Kodak CRV3 lithium battery *
– 1, Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack* (rechargeable
in the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 and printer dock 6000)
– 2, Kodak digital camera batteries, AA *
– 2, 1.2 volt AA nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries, rechargeable *
– 2, 1.5 volt AA lithium batteries
* Purchase these batteries on our Web site at
www.kodak.com/go/dx6340accessories.
For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates
dependably, we do not recommend or support alkaline batteries.
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To lengthen battery life, limit the following activities:
– Using Liveview (using the camera screen as the viewfinder, see
page 18)
– Reviewing your pictures on the camera screen (see
– Excessive use of the flash
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Dirt on the battery contacts can affect battery life. Wipe the contacts with a
clean, dry cloth before loading batteries in the camera.
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Battery life depends significantly on battery age, usage conditions, and type.
Digital cameras are demanding on batteries. Not all batteries perform well
under these challenging conditions.
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Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41
Carry spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep
them warm. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work; when they
return to room temperature, they may be usable.
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Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a
battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak.
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