Olympus CAMEDIA C-740 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual page 22

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