KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE DC40 Camera-Using Batteries

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KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE DC40 Camera
Using Batteries

The DC40 Camera comes with four AA lithium batteries. You can also use rechargeable NiCad (nickel-cadmium) or AA alkaline batteries. NiCad or lithium batteries will give you much better performance than alkaline batteries.

You should be able to take hundreds of pictures with each set of lithium batteries, however, using the flash requires more of the battery charge. Transferring pictures to your computer also uses the battery charge. You may want to buy a power adapter to use when taking pictures inside and when transferring files. Refer to Using a Power Adapter, for information about the power adapters that can be used with the DC40 Camera.

Warning
Mixing battery types in the camera may cause a fire or explosion. Install only batteries of the same type at one time.

Lithium batteries contain toxic substances and should be disposed of properly. Follow the battery manufacturer's disposal instructions, or the guidelines recommended for your are.

Battery Charge Level

The level of charge remaining in the batteries is shown by the battery icon on the display. This icon gives you a rough idea of how much of a charge is left in the batteries.

When the icon appears completely filled, the batteries are fully charged.
When the icon appears partially filled, the battery charge is getting low.
When the icon appears empty, the batteries must be replaced.
Note: Pictures remain stored even if the batteries are empty.

Battery Safety Information

Follow these guidelines when handling batteries.

Always handle batteries carefully.
Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate batteries.
Touching both terminals of a battery with a metal object will short circuit the battery, which could cause an explosion or a fire. Do not carry batteries loosely if the contacts may touch coins, keys, and other metal objects (such as in pockets or bags).
Do not heat the batteries to try to rejuvenate their charge.

Improving Battery Performance

Follow these guidelines to extend the life of batteries.

Replace all four batteries at the same time. Mixing new or fully charged batteries with those that have been in use for some time weakens the new ones.
Clean the contacts in the battery compartment periodically by rubbing them gently with a clean pencil eraser or a cloth.
Keep batteries away from heat. For example, do not leave batteries in the trunk of a car in hot weather.
Store batteries at room temperature and keep them dry.
Recharge NiCad batteries if they have not been used after six months.

About NiCad Batteries

NiCad batteries can be used and recharged over and over again. Using NiCad batteries rather than disposable ones is an environmentally friendly way to power your DC40 Camera.

When buying a charger for NiCad batteries, look for one that completely discharges the batteries before recharging them. "Conditioning" the batteries in this way helps them hold their charge longer.

If your battery charger does not condition batteries, the batteries eventually may not hold their charge for as long as they used to. If this happens, try letting the batteries run out of charge completely before recharging them. Unless the batteries are wearing out, this step should improve their lasting power.

Warning
Damaged batteries may leak and burn skin and eyes. If you come in contact with a damaged NiCad battery, rinse the affected skin with water for at least five minutes. Do not wash with soap.

Never charge batteries other than NiCads in the charger.

Follow the safety and battery charging instructions that come with your battery charger.