Minolta DIMAGE 5 Instruction Manual page 148

NOTE ABOUT BATTERIES
NOTE ABOUT BATTERIES
Ni-MH batteries are recommended for digital cameras. Recording performance
with 1,600mAh Ni-MH batteries is approximately 200 frames: based on Minolta's
standard test method: EVF on, LCD monitor off, no instant playback, flash used
with 50% of the frames.
Although alkaline batteries are supplied with this product, its performance will be
limited; only use alkaline batteries for test photographs or when Ni-MH batteries,
the Minolta external battery pack or AC adapter are not available. Fully recharge
the Ni-MH batteries just before using the camera.
IBM Microdrives require more power than CompactFlash cards. Always use Ni-
MH batteries with IBM Microdrives.
WHEN USING NI-MH BATTERIES:
• Clean both battery terminals with dry cloth to wipe off any dirt or residue.
Because of the sophisticated computer system, the camera critically monitors
power levels. If the battery terminals are dirty, the camera may give a false
low-battery warning. If battery performance is unusually low, wipe the battery
terminals with a clean, dry cloth.
• Ni-MH battery performance will decrease if the batteries are often recharged
before they have been fully discharged. Completely exhaust the Ni-MH
batteries using the camera before charging.
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