KODAK DC290 Zoom Digital Camera User's Guide-Power Management

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KODAK DC290 Zoom Digital Camera
User's Guide
Power Management

You can use batteries or an AC Adapter for KODAK DC200 Series Digital Cameras to power your camera. To conserve power, the camera has a sleep mode.

Understanding Sleep Mode

After a specified period of inactivity, the camera enters sleep mode by turning the color LCD off. You use the Capture Preferences menu to set the amount of time before entering sleep mode. See Preferences Settings.

To reactivate your camera from the sleep mode:

In the Review mode, press Display.
In the Capture mode, use the Zoom control or the Shutter button as you normally would to take a picture.

Using the AC Adapter

The AC Adapter for KODAK DC200 Series Digital Cameras, which is an optional accessory, allows you to connect your camera to a standard electrical outlet. This is especially useful when you are transferring pictures to your computer or using video-out mode. The adapter powers the camera, but does not charge the batteries. The AC Adapter for KODAK DC200 Series Digital Cameras are available from dealers of KODAK products, or www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

WARNING
Only use the AC Adapter for KODAK DC200 Series Digital Cameras. Use of any other adapter can void the warranty and can cause camera failure, fire, electric shock, or injury.

Insert the AC adapter into the AC power adapter connection on the side of your camera.
Connect the other end of the adapter into a power outlet.
Turn on the camera.
The Battery icon does not appear on the Status Display when an AC Adapter for KODAK DC200 Series Digital Cameras is used.

Using the Battery Charger

To ensure that you have a constant supply of freshly charged batteries, a battery charger and four AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are provided. These batteries need to be charged before using and take up to eight hours to fully charge. So that you are always prepared to take pictures, it is a good idea to have one set of rechargeable batteries in the camera, and an extra set charged, ready for use. You can purchase additional KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries as an accessory. For details about available accessories, ask a dealer of KODAK products, or www.kodak.com/go/accessories.

Verify that you are loading Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
This charger is for charging Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries only, with a maximum of 4 cells, and a maximum charge of 1450mAH.

Do not attempt to charge nonrechargeable batteries.
Align the positive and negative ends of the batteries with the positive and negative contact points in the charger, respectively.
Insert the batteries into the charger until the batteries snap in place.
Plug the charger into a power outlet.
Depending on where you live, some battery chargers are supplied with power plugs that are not attached to the charger. If you have that type of charger, use the plug that matches your power outlet.
Verify that the charge indicator lights on the charger turn on. If the lights do not turn on, verify that the batteries are inserted correctly.
Batteries are fully charged when the charge indicator lights on the charger turn off, or after 8 hours of charging.
Unplug the charger and remove the batteries when charging is complete.

Battery Guidelines

Kodak recommends KODAK PHOTOLIFE AA Alkaline Batteries, or KODAK PHOTOLIFE AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries for use in the camera.
Remove the batteries when the camera is stored for extended periods
of time.
Always follow your battery manufacturer's directions fully. Do not attempt to disassemble, short circuit, or subject the battery to high temperature or fire.
Your camera has been designed to operate correctly using a variety of AA-size batteries currently available. These include 1.5-volt alkaline and rechargeable 1.2-volt Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH).
Replace all batteries of a set at the same time. New batteries should not be mixed with used ones. Do not mix rechargeable and nonrechargeable batteries. Do not mix alkaline or Ni-MH types of batteries. Do not mix different grades or brands of batteries. Failure to observe this precaution may result in some batteries in a set being driven beyond their normal exhaust point and increase their possibility of leakage.
NOT ALL BATTERIES ARE CREATED EQUAL! Battery life depends significantly on age, usage conditions, type, brand, and camera. Digital camera requirements are very demanding on batteries. Not all batteries perform well under these challenging conditions. In Kodak lab tests, Ni-MH rechargeable batteries delivered the best results in a variety of conditions. Ni-MH batteries are designed for high-demand devices, such as digital cameras, and do not exhibit the "memory" effects seen with other rechargeable technologies.
If you elect to use alkaline batteries in your camera, you will obtain better performance from "photo-flash grade" alkaline batteries, such as KODAK PHOTOLIFE Alkaline Batteries. These types of batteries last more than twice as long in digital cameras as ordinary alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable, do not attempt to recharge them in the battery charger.
When using your camera on battery power, we recommend you limit continuous LCD Preview or Review to less than 20-minutes per session. If you are using the camera for longer periods, it is recommended that you do so with the camera powered by the AC adapter.
When disposing of batteries, follow the manufacturer's instructions and all federal, state, and local regulations. Kodak suggests customers take advantage of any community battery recycling programs that may exist in your area. Contact your local waste remover or recycler for details.

Caution Hot Surface

When removing batteries, allow to cool before touching, since the batteries may be hot.

Battery Charger Tips
For charging Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries only, with a maximum of 4 cells, and a maximum charge of 1450mAH. Do not charge nonrechargeable batteries. Endast för att ladda Ni-Cd eller Ni-MH batterier, med maximalt 4 celler och en maximal laddning av 1450mAH. Återladda inte batterier som inte är laddningsbara.