Contents

Shelf Life

Battery Life

Charging Recommendations

Conditioning

Recycling

Updated 24 September 2002

Kodak Professional DCS 520 and 560 Digital Cameras
Kodak Professional DCS 620, 620x, 660, and 660M Digital Cameras
Kodak Professional DCS 760, 720x, 760M Digital Cameras

Shelf Life

When not in use, both Ni-Cd batteries (originally sold with the camera) and Ni-MH batteries ( Kodak Professional Premium Plus Rechargeable Batteries) have a shelf life of approximately 1 year. A battery can sit, without use, for 1 year and still be rechargeable as long as the battery voltage does not drop below 2.4 volts.

Battery Life

Battery life is primarily a factor of usage. Generally the more a battery is used, the longer it lasts. The number of shots from a single battery charge is reduced by improper battery charging, heavy use of auto-focus, frequent card replacements, and excessive use of camera LCD for image viewing.

Caution: Batteries must have at least 2.4V to be recharged. Depleted batteries with less than 2.4V are not rechargeable.

Charging Recommendations

Both the Ni-Cd battery (originally sold with the camera) and the Ni-MH battery (Premium Plus Rechargeable Battery) can be charged in either the older style flat-top charger or the slant-top charger.

NOTE: When charging a Ni-MH battery in a flat top charger, the charging light may not turn green. To obtain a full charge, the battery should remain in the charger for a minimum of 4 hours regardless of the color light displayed. If conditioning is performed, do not start timing the charge cycle until the steady yellow light appears.

Ni-Cd Batteries:
Ni-Cd batteries have a memory and should be charged only when they are nearly, but not totally, depleted. Charging when the battery is only slightly depleted could drastically reduce battery performance and life.

Follow these recommendations for the greatest number of shots per charge:

• When the battery icon on the camera back begins to flash, the battery is nearly depleted and is ready for charging. Do not wait for the camera to go completely dead. If the battery charge falls below 2.4V, it will not recharge.

• Remove the battery when the camera is idle for more than 6 hours.

• Condition the battery after every 20 to 25 charges.

Ni-MH Batteries:
Ni-MH batteries, such as the Premium Plus Rechargeable Battery, may be charged at any time using either a flat-top or slant-top charger. For best results, remove the battery before, or as soon as, the battery icon flashes. Once the icon flashes, there are only 7 to 10 shots available before the battery is completely depleted. Do not wait for the camera to go completely dead! If the battery charge falls below 2.4V, it will not recharge.

Follow these recommendations for the greatest number of shots per charge:

• When the battery icon on the camera back begins to flash, the battery is nearly depleted and is ready for charging. Do not wait for the camera to go completely dead. If the battery charge falls below 2.4V, it will not recharge.

• Remove the battery when the camera is idle for more than 6 hours.

NOTE: Heavy use of auto-focus, frequent card replacements, and excessive use of the camera LCD for image viewing reduces the number of shots from a single battery charge. Take this into consideration when estimating the life of a battery charge.

Conditioning

Ni-Cd Batteries:
Because Ni-Cd batteries use a memory system, it is necessary to erase this memory and begin charging from as low a voltage as possible. This allows the battery to charge to its full potential. To condition a Ni-Cd battery, press the Conditioning button (located on the top of the charger). A yellow light flashes to indicate the battery is discharging (or conditioning), then turns solid to indicate the battery is charging. The light turns green when charging is complete.
Note: Conditioning takes several hours to complete.

Ni-MH Batteries:
Conditioning is unnecessary with Ni-MH batteries. However, if the Conditioning button (located on the top of the charger) is inadvertently pressed, conditioning will not harm a Ni-MH battery.

Recycling

Ni-Cd Batteries:
Ni-Cd batteries are recyclable. Follow your local regulations regarding appropriate recycling procedures. It is illegal to improperly dispose of Ni-Cd batteries! Contact the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.org) for information.

Ni-MH Batteries:
Ni-MH batteries may be discarded as trash in most locations. Follow your local regulations regarding appropriate disposal procedures.

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