Olympus C-300 ZOOM Reference Manual page 18

• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
• If the batteries become exhausted when the camera is connected to a
PC for a long time while powered by the batteries and you are
downloading images from the camera, the image data may be lost or
damaged. You are therefore recommended to use the optional AC
adapter. However, do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while
the camera is connected to the PC.
• Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC
adapter while the camera is turned on. This may affect the camera's
internal settings or functions.
• The life of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery,
manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc.
• Power is consumed continuously during the conditions below. This
could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken.
• When the monitor is turned on.
• When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended
period of time.
• Repeated zooming of lens.
• Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.
• When the camera is connected to a PC.
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