Olympus C-3020 Zoom Reference Manual page 27

Loading the batteries (Cont.)
● The lives of alkaline batteries may vary according to the type of battery,
manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc.
● When connecting the camera to a PC, it is recommended that you use
the optional AC adapter. (P. 186)
● Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described
below. This could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken.
• When the monitor is turned on.
• Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.
• Repeated power zoom adjustments.
• When the Fulltime AF mode is turned on.
• When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of
time.
• When communicating with a PC.
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