4. Choose the Language

The first time you turn the camera on, you are prompted to choose a language. 1. Scroll to the language that you want by using the buttons on the Controller. 2. Press the button to select the highlighted language. TIP: If you need to change the language later, you can do this with the Language setting in the Setup menu. See Chapter 5, Using the Setup Menu.

5. Set the Date and Time

The camera has a clock that records the date and time at which you take each picture. This information is recorded in the image properties, which you can see in Playback, when viewing Image Advice, and when viewing the image on your computer. You can also choose to have the date and time imprinted on the image (see Date & Time Imprint on page 42). 1. The first item highlighted is the date and time format. If you want to change the format, use the buttons. If the date and time format is correct, press the button to move to the next selection. 2. Adjust the value of the highlighted selection using the buttons. 3. Press the buttons to move to the other selections. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the date and time are set correctly. 5. Press the button when you have entered the proper values for the date and time. A confirmation screen appears, asking if the correct date and time have been set. If the date and time are correct, press the button to select Yes. If the date and time are incorrect, press the button to highlight No, and then press the button. The Date & Time screen appears again. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to set the correct date and time.
TIP: If you need to change the date and time settings later, you can do this with the Date & Time setting in the Setup menu. See Chapter 5, Using the Setup Menu.
6. Install and Format a Memory Card (Optional)
Your camera contains internal memory that allows you to store images and video clips. However, you can use a memory card (purchased separately) instead to store images and video clips. For more information about supported memory cards, see Storage on page 129. 1. Turn off the camera and open the Battery/Memory card door on the side of the camera. 2. Insert the memory card in the small slot behind the batteries, with the notched end of the card going in first, as shown. Make sure the memory card snaps into place. 3. Close the Battery/Memory card door and turn on the camera. 4. Press the button, then use the button to move to the Playback Menu. 5. Press the button to highlight Delete, and then press the button to display the Delete sub-menu. 6. Use the button to highlight Format Card, and then press the button to display the Format Card confirmation screen.

Macintosh
1. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer. 2. Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer. 3. Double-click the CD icon on the computer desktop. 4. Double-click the installer icon, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 5. When the HP Image Zone software has finished installing, re-enable the virus protection software you disabled in Step 1.

Users Manual on the CD

A copy of this camera Users Manual in different languages is located on the HP Image Zone software CD. To view your camera Users Manual: 1. Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer. 2. On Windows: Click View Users Manual on the Main page of the CD installation screen to view the Users Manual. On Macintosh: Look in the readme file in the docs folder of the HP Image Zone software CD to locate the Users Manual in your language. NOTE: For an interactive learning experience (in English) that will guide you through the most-used features of your camera and provide basic digital photography tips, please install and run the Interactive User's Guide program from your software CD.

Camera Parts

Refer to the pages in parentheses after the part names in the following tables for more information about those parts.

Back of the Camera

# 1 Name Image Display (page 27) Description Allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View and review them afterward in Playback, and to view all the menus. If Live View is displayed, allows you to switch to Playback. If Playback is displayed, allows you to switch to Live View. If the Image Display is off, but the camera is on, allows you to turn the Image Display on. If a menu is open in the Image Display, allows you to close the menu.
Live View/Playback button
Name Flash button (page 32) Self-Timer button (page 35) Power/Memory light
Description Allows you to select between the different flash settings. Allows you to take a self-timer picture. Solid greenCamera is on. Blinking greenCamera is writing to either the internal memory or an installed memory card. Allows access to insert and remove the batteries and an optional memory card. Allows you to display camera menus, select menu options, and confirm certain actions on the Image Display. buttonsAllows you to scroll vertically through menus. buttonsAllows you to scroll horizontally through menus and images on the Image Display. Zoom In ( button)While in Live View, allows you to digitally zoom the picture to a lower resolution while taking still pictures (page 31). Zoom Out ( button)While in Live View, allows you to digitally zoom the picture to a higher resolution while taking still pictures (page 31).

Using Digital Zoom

You can use digital zoom whenever you want to capture only a portion of the scene in the Image Display. As you zoom in, a yellow frame surrounds the portion of the scene you want to capture, allowing you to eliminate unwanted portions of the scene. 1. While in Live View, press the button (Zoom In icon) to enter digital zoom. 2. Continue to press Zoom In until a yellow frame surrounds the area of the image you want to capture. If you zoom in too far and want to zoom out, press the button (Zoom Out icon) to enlarge the selection. The resolution number on the right side of the screen also becomes smaller as you digitally zoom. For example, 2.2MP appears in place of 4MP, indicating that the image is being reduced to a size of 2.2 Megapixels. 3. When the image is at the desired size, press the Shutter button to take the picture. 4. To turn digital zoom off, press the button (Zoom Out icon) until the yellow frame disappears. NOTE: Digital zoom reduces the resolution of an image, so your picture will tend to be more pixilated or grainy than images taken without zoom. In situations where you need higher quality (such as for printing), limit the use of digital zoom. NOTE: Digital zoom is not available while recording video clips.
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Setting the Flash

The Flash button allows you to cycle through the flash settings on the camera. To change the flash setting, press the Flash button until the desired setting appears on the Image Display. The following table describes each of the flash settings on the camera.
Setting Auto Flash Red-Eye Description The camera measures the light level and uses the flash if necessary. The camera measures the light level and uses the flash with red-eye reduction if necessary (for a description of red-eye reduction, see Red Eye on page 33).
Flash On The camera always uses flash. If the light is behind your subject, you can use this setting to increase the light on the front of your subject. This is called fill-flash. Flash Off The camera will not use flash, no matter the lighting conditions. Use this setting to capture poorly lit subjects that are beyond the flash range. Exposure times may be increased when using this setting, so you should use a tripod to avoid blurry pictures from camera shake.

TIP: If you are taking still images in low light with or without a tripod, you can use the self-timer setting to avoid blurry images caused by camera shake. Place the camera on a steady surface or a tripod, frame your picture, then press the Shutter button all the way down and remove your hands from the camera. The camera will wait 10 seconds before taking the image, eliminating any possibility of your shaking the camera when you press the Shutter button.

Using the Capture Menu

The Capture Menu allows you to adjust various camera settings that affect the characteristics of the images and video clips you capture with your camera. 1. To display the Capture Menu, press the button if Live View is on. If Live View is not on, press the Live View/ Playback button, and then press the button.
2. Use the buttons to scroll through the Capture Menu options. 3. Either press the button to select a highlighted option and display its sub-menu, or use the buttons to change the setting for the highlighted option without going to its sub-menu. 4. Within a sub-menu, use the buttons and then the button to change the setting for the Capture Menu option. 5. To exit the Capture Menu, press the Live View/Playback button. For other ways to exit a menu, see Camera Menus on page 24.

Shooting Modes

This setting provides a pre-defined set of camera settings that are optimized for taking still pictures of certain scene types to give you better results. In each shooting mode, the camera selects the best settings, such as the ISO speed, F-number (aperture), and shutter speed, optimizing them for the particular scene or situation. NOTE: The shooting mode does not apply when you are recording video clips. 1. In the Capture Menu (page 37), select Shooting Mode. 2. In the Shooting Mode sub-menu, use the buttons to highlight a setting. 3. Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu. The following table explains the Shooting Mode settings in more detail:
Setting Auto Mode Description Use Auto Mode when you need to take a good shot quickly, and do not have time to select a special shooting mode on the camera. Auto Mode works well for most shots in normal situations. The camera automatically selects the best F-number (aperture), ISO speed, and shutter speed for the scene. Use Action mode to capture sporting events, moving cars, or any scene where you want to stop the action. The camera uses fast shutter speeds and higher ISO speeds to stop motion.

3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips
You can use Playback to review the images and video clips stored in your camera. In addition, the Playback Menu allows you to view thumbnails of images or magnify images so you can take a closer look at them on the camera, delete images or video clips, and manipulate images. To do these things and more, see Using the Playback Menu on page 53.

Using Playback

1. Press the Live View/Playback button until the Playback icon appears in the upper left corner of the Image Display. 2. Use the buttons to scroll through your images and video clips. Press and hold either of the buttons to scroll faster. For video clips, indicated by the video icon, you see only the first frame for the first 2 seconds. They then begin playing automatically. 3. To change to Live View after reviewing your images and video clips, press the Live View/Playback button again. NOTE: To hear audio clips that have been attached to your still images, transfer them to your computer and use the HP Image Zone software.
Reviewing Images and Video Clips
During Playback, the Image Display also indicates additional information about each image or video clip. The following table describes this information. 3 4
Description Playback icon, indicating the camera is in Playback. This icon displays for the first few seconds. Displays only when an optional memory card is installed in the camera. Power indicator, such as this full battery level indicator (see Power Indicators on page 116). Displays for the first few seconds when you enter Playback to indicate that you can scroll through the images or video clips using the buttons.
2 Indicates this image has been selected for printing
2 copies (see Print on page 58).
17 of 43 Shows the number of this image or video clip out
of the total number of images and video clips that are stored in memory. Shows the recorded length of this audio or video clip. Indicates this image has an audio clip attached. Indicates this is a video clip.
Total Images Summary Screen
When you press the button while viewing the last image, the Total Images Summary screen appears showing the number of pictures taken, and the number of pictures remaining. A counter indicating the total number of images selected for printing is shown in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. In addition, icons are shown in the upper right-hand corner of the screen for an optional memory card if installed (indicated by the SD icon ) and the power indicator (see Power Indicators on page 116).

Reset Settings

This option allows you to reset the camera to the factory default settings. 1. If you have an optional memory card in the camera, remove the memory card (see page 16). 2. In the Setup Menu (page 65), select Reset Settings. 3. In the Reset All Settings? sub-menu, highlight one of these two choices: CancelExits the menu without resetting any of the settings. YesResets all camera settings to their default value in the Capture Menu and Setup Menu (except Date & Time, Language, and USB Configuration). 4. Press the button to reset settings and return to the Setup Menu. 5. If you removed an optional memory card in Step 1, replace the memory card.
6 Troubleshooting and Support
This chapter contains information on the following topics: Resetting the camera (page 74) HP Image Zone software, including system requirements and HP Image Zone Express (page 75) Using the camera without installing the HP Image Zone software (page 77) Possible problems, causes, and solutions (page 83) Error messages on the camera (page 95) Error messages on the computer (page 104) Getting assistance from HP, including web and phone support (page 106) NOTE: For more information about solutions to problems mentioned here, as well as any other issues you might have with your camera or the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Customer Support website: www.hp.com/support.
Troubleshooting and Support

Resetting the Camera

If your camera does not respond when you press any buttons, try resetting the camera as follows: 1. Turn off the camera. 2. If you have an optional memory card installed, remove it. (Although removing an optional memory card is not necessary for performing the reset, it eliminates the memory card as a possible cause of the problem.) 3. Remove the batteries from the camera for 5 to 10 seconds. 4. Reinsert the batteries and close the Battery/Memory card door. 5. After verifying that the camera works without an optional memory card, turn off the camera and reinsert the card if you have one.

HP Image Zone Software

The HP Image Zone software provides several features that enhance your cameras capabilities. With the full version of the HP Image Zone software, you can use HP Instant Share to e-mail your photos without sending large file attachments. You can also create online albums or order professionally processed prints directly from your computer. If your computer uses the Windows operating system, the HP Image Zone software installation process (see Install the Software on page 17) automatically installs either the full version of the HP Image Zone software, the HP Image Zone Express version, or no HP Image Zone software. This depends on your computers system configuration, as explained in the next section. HP Image Zone Express lacks some features contained in the full version of HP Image Zone. See HP Image Zone Express (Windows Only) on page 76.

System Requirements (Windows Only)
NOTE: The system requirements in this section apply only to computers using the Windows operating system. Depending on your computers system configuration, the installation process installs either the full version of the HP Image Zone software, the HP Image Zone Express version, or no HP Image Zone software. If your computer has Windows 2000 or XP and 128MB of RAM or more, the installation process installs the full version of the HP Image Zone software. If your computer has Windows 2000 or XP and between 64MB and 128MB of RAM, the installation process
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installs the HP Image Zone Express software. See HP Image Zone Express (Windows Only) on page 76. If your computer has Windows 98, 98 SE, or Me and at least 64MB of RAM, the installation process installs the HP Image Zone Express software. If your computer has less than 64MB of RAM, you cannot install the HP Image Zone software. See Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 77.
HP Image Zone Express (Windows Only)
HP Image Zone Express has most of the features of the full version of the HP Image Zone software, including transferring images and video clips from your camera to a computer. However, you will not be able to view transferred video clips in Image Zone Express: you must view them with another viewer software package.
Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software
You can still transfer images and video clips from the camera to your computer without installing either HP Image Zone or HP Image Zone Express. However, the process for transferring will be different, since normally the HP Image Zone software handles this task. See the following section for details.
Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software
If you do not, or cannot, install HP Image Zone on your computer, there are three ways to transfer images from your camera to the computer: Connect your camera to the computer as a Digital Camera (Windows XP or Mac OS X only) Use a memory card reader Configure the camera as a disk drive
Connecting Your Camera as a Digital Camera
If you have a Windows XP system, or a Mac OS X system, simply connect the camera to your computer directly, and the operating system will launch a program to help you transfer images. Check that your camera USB Configuration in the Setup Menu is set to Digital Camera, and connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable.

NOTE: On Macintosh computers, if either Image Capture or iPhoto do not launch automatically, look on the desktop for a disk drive icon with your cameras model number. For more information about how to copy files, visit Mac Help.

Problems and Solutions

Problem The camera does not turn on. Possible Cause You did not slide the lens cover far enough. The batteries are functioning incorrectly, are dead, are installed incorrectly, are missing, or are the wrong type. Solution Slide the lens cover until it clicks.
The charge in the batteries could be low or completely drained. Try installing new or recharged batteries. Ensure that the batteries are installed correctly (see page 11). Do not use ordinary Alkaline batteries. For best results, use Energizer Lithium AA or rechargeable NiMH AA batteries.
Problem The camera does not turn on (continued).
Possible Cause The optional memory card is not a supported card or is corrupted.
Solution Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera (see page 129). If the card is the proper type, remove the memory card and see if you can turn on the camera. If you can turn on the camera with the memory card removed, then the card is probably corrupted. Format the memory card with a computer and a card reader. If the camera still does not turn on, replace the memory card. Reset the camera (see page 74).
The camera has stopped operating. The Power/ Memory light is on but the Image Display is off.
Press the Live View/Playback The Image button to re-activate Display has shut down after one the Image Display. minute of inactivity. The camera may have experienced a transient problem. Reset the camera (see page 74).
The Power/ Memory light is on but the camera seems stuck and wont operate properly. 84
The camera may have experienced a transient problem.
Reset the camera (see page 74).
Problem I have to replace or recharge the batteries frequently.

Possible Cause

Solution
Extended Image See Extending Battery Life on Display use for page 112. video recording, excessive flash use, or Display Brightness set to High, increases the rate of battery drain. The NiMH batteries you are using were recharged incorrectly, or have drained on their own because they have not been used lately. NiMH batteries are not fully charged when new, and they discharge over time whether or not they are installed in a camera. Batteries that are new or have not been charged recently must be recharged to reach full capacity (see page 117).

See Performance per Battery Battery Type on page 114. chemistry type is inappropriate for the way the camera is being used. The camera does not respond when I press a button. Turn on the camera, or turn it The camera is turned off or has off and then on again. shut down. The batteries are drained. Replace or recharge the batteries.
Problem The camera does not respond when I press a button (continued).
Possible Cause The camera is connected to a computer.
Solution Most of the camera buttons do not respond when the camera is connected to a computer. If they respond, it is only to turn the Image Display on if it is off, or, in some cases, turn the Image Display off if it is on. Wait until the Power/Memory light turns solid green, indicating the camera has completed processing the previously taken image. Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera (see page 129). If the card is the proper type, turn off the camera, remove the memory card, and turn on the camera. If the camera responds when you press a button, then the card is probably corrupted. Replace the memory card. Reset the camera (see page 74). Use the flash. If using flash is not possible, then use a tripod to keep the camera steady during the long exposure time.
The camera is processing an image.
The optional memory card is not a supported card or is corrupted.
The camera has stopped operating. A long delay occurs between pressing the Shutter button and the camera taking a picture. 86 The scene is dark and the camera is taking a long exposure.
Problem A long delay occurs between pressing the Shutter button and the camera taking a picture (continued). The camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button.
Possible Cause The camera is using a flash setting with redeye reduction.
Solution It will take longer to take a picture with red-eye reduction. The shutter is delayed because of the additional flashes. In turn, make sure your subjects wait for the additional flashes.
You did not press the Shutter button hard enough. The internal memory or the optional memory card that is installed is full. The optional memory card that is installed is locked. The flash is recharging. The camera is still saving the last picture you took.
Press the Shutter button all the way down.
Transfer images from the camera to your computer, then format the internal memory or the memory card (page 15 and 55). Or replace the card with a new one. With the camera turned off, remove the memory card and switch the locking tab on the card to the unlocked position. Wait until the flash has recharged before taking another picture. Wait a few seconds for the camera to finish processing the last image before taking another picture.
Problem My image is blurry.
Possible Cause The light is low and the flash is set to Flash Off.
Solution In dim light, the camera requires a longer exposure, and it is difficult to hold the camera steady for more than 1/60 of a second. Use a tripod to hold the camera steady, improve lighting conditions, or set the flash to Auto Flash (see page 32). Hold the camera with two hands as you gently press the Shutter button.

Battery power is Replace or recharge the too low to take a batteries. still picture or video, but you can still view images in Playback. This message appears sooner with Alkaline batteries than with NiMH or Lithium batteries. The optional memory card that is installed in the memory slot is not a supported memory card. Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera (see page 129). If it is the proper type, try reformatting the memory card (see page 55).

UNSUPPORTED CARD

Message CARD IS UNFORMATTED. Press OK to format card.
Possible Cause The optional memory card that is installed needs to be formatted.
Solution Format the memory card by following the instructions on the Image Display (or remove the card from the camera if you do not want it to be formatted). Formatting the memory card will delete all files on the card. Re-format the memory card by following the instructions on the Image Display (or remove the card from the camera if you do not want it to be reformatted). Formatting the memory card will delete all files on the card. Replace the memory card, or if you have a memory card reader, try formatting the card on your computer. See your card reader documentation for instructions. With the camera turned off, remove the memory card from the camera and switch the locking tab on the card to the unlocked position.
CARD HAS WRONG FORMAT. Press OK to format card.
The optional memory card that is installed is formatted for a different device, such as an MP3 player.

Unable to Format.

The optional memory card that is installed is corrupted.

CARD LOCKED

The optional memory card that is installed is locked.
Message MEMORY FULL or CARD FULL
Possible Cause There is insufficient room to save more images in internal memory or on the optional memory card that is installed. There is insufficient room to record audio in internal memory or on the optional memory card that is installed.
Solution Transfer images from the camera to your computer, then delete all images in internal memory or on the memory card (see page 55). Or replace the card with a new one.
Memory/card too full to record audio.
Transfer images, video clips, and/or audio files from the camera to your computer, then delete enough files in internal memory or on the memory card to make enough room for the audio recording (see page 55). Or replace the card with a new one.
Insufficient space on card to rotate image. or Insufficient space in memory to rotate image.
Delete an image to free There is up memory space, then insufficient room try rotating the image in internal again. memory or on the optional memory Transfer images from card to save a the camera to your rotated image. computer, then rotate the image using the HP Image Zone software or another image editing package.

HP Accessibility Website

Customers with disabilities can get help by visiting www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/accessibility/prodserv.

HP Photosmart Website

Visit www.hp.com/photosmart for the following information: Tips on using your camera more effectively and creatively HP digital camera driver updates and software Register your product Subscribe to newsletters, driver and software updates, and support alerts

Support Process

The HP support process works most effectively if you perform the following steps in the order specified: 1. Review the troubleshooting section of this Users Manual (see Problems and Solutions on page 83). 2. Access the HP Customer Support website for support. If you have access to the Internet, you can obtain a wide range of information about your digital camera. Visit the HP website for product help, drivers, and software updates at www.hp.com/support.
This website is available in the following languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean. (Danish, Finnish, and Norwegian support information is available in English only.) 3. Access HP e-support. If you have access to the Internet, connect with HP via e-mail by going to: www.hp.com/support. You will receive a personal reply from an HP Customer Support technician. E-mail support is available in the languages listed at that website. 4. (US and Canadian customers, skip this step and go on to Step 5.) Contact your local HP dealer. If your digital camera has a hardware failure, take it to your local HP dealer for a solution. Service is free during your digital cameras limited warranty period. 5. Contact HP Customer Support for support by phone. If you cannot solve the problem using the above options, you can call HP for support. Check www.hp.com/support for contact details.

Phone Support

Phone support is available both during and after the warranty period. Call HP while you are in front of your computer and digital camera. For faster service, please be prepared to provide the following information: The digital cameras model number (on the front of the camera) The digital cameras serial number (on the bottom of the camera)

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The computers operating system and available RAM The version of the HP software (on the CD label) Messages displayed at the time the situation occurred The applicable conditions for HP phone support are subject to change without notice. See the following pages for the telephone support number for your country/region. HP Customer Support phone numbers and policies may change. Visit the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country/region: www.hp.com/support Within the period of your warranty: Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Latin America, and Middle East: Telephone support is free for one year from the date of purchase. United States: 90 day limited warranty. Europe: One-year limited warranty. NOTE: Different warranty regulations might apply per country/region according to local laws. After the warranty period, you have different options depending on the region where you reside: United States, Canada, and Asia Pacific: Call HP Customer Support; however there will be a per-incident fee. Europe: Return product to your dealer OR call HP Customer Support; however there will be a per-incident fee. Latin America: Call HP Customer Support (after October 31, 2005, a fee will be charged).

Phone Support Numbers

If your country or region does not appear in the following lists, please refer to www.hp.com/support for support information.
Australia Australia (out-of-warranty)

910 910

021-3881-4518 800-810-2802 4098

India Indonesia

+62 (21) 0570-000511 03-3335-9800 1588-3003
Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Singapore
02-8722-8000 +66 (2) 353 9000

Vit Nam

+84 88234530
Argentina (Buenos Aires) Argentina Brasil (Sao Paulo) Brasil Canada Chile Colombia (Bogota) Colombia Costa Rica Ecuador (Andinatel) Ecuador (Pacifitel) El Salvador Guatemala Jamaica Mexico (Mexico City) Mexico Panama Paraguay Per Puerto Rico Repblica Dominicana Trinidad & Tobago United States Uruguay Venezuela (Caracas) Venezuela

54-11-4708-1600

0-800-555-5000
55-11-4004-7751 0-800-709-7751 1-800-474-6836 800-360-999 571-606-9191 01-8000-51-4746-8368 0-800-011-1046 1-999-119 800-711-2884 1-800-225-528 800-711-2884 800-6160 1-800-711-2884 1-800-711-2884 55-5258-9922 01-800-472-68368 1-800-711-0-800-10111 1-877-232-0589 1-800-711-2884 1-800-711-2884 1-800-474-6836 0004-054-177 58-212-278-8666 0-800-474-68368

A Managing Batteries

Your camera uses two AA batteries. For best results, use Energizer Lithium AA or rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) AA batteries. Alkaline batteries provide far less battery life than Lithium or NiMH batteries.

Some things to keep in mind when using NiMH batteries are as follows: The first time that you use a set of NiMH batteries, be sure that you fully charge them before using them in the camera. You may notice that the first several times you use NiMH batteries, the battery life seems shorter than what you expect. Performance will improve and become optimal after the batteries have been charged and then discharged (used) completely four or five times. You can use the camera normally to discharge the batteries during this conditioning period. Always recharge both NiMH batteries at the same time. One low-charged battery will reduce the battery life for the other battery in the camera.

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NiMH batteries discharge when not in use, whether they are installed in a camera or not. If they have not been used for more than two weeks, recharge them before using them again. Even if you are not using your batteries, it is a good idea to charge them every six months to a year to prolong their useful life. The performance of all rechargeable batteries, including NiMH, will degrade over time, especially if they are stored and used at high temperatures. If battery life has become unacceptably reduced over time, replace the batteries. The quick recharger may be warm while operating and charging NiMH batteries. This is normal. NiMH batteries can be left in the quick recharger for any period of time without harm to the batteries. Always store charged batteries in a cool location.
Safety Precautions for Recharging NiMH Batteries
Do not charge any batteries other than NiMH batteries in the quick recharger. Insert the NiMH batteries in the correct orientation in the quick recharger. Use the quick recharger in a dry location only. Do not charge NiMH batteries in a hot location, such as in direct sunlight or near a fire. When recharging NiMH batteries, do not cover the quick recharger in any way. Do not operate the quick recharger if the NiMH batteries appear damaged in any way. Do not disassemble the quick recharger. Unplug the quick recharger from the electrical outlet before cleaning the quick recharger.
Sleep Time-out for Power Conservation
To conserve battery power, the Image Display turns off automatically if there is no button activity for one minute. When the camera is connected to a computer, the Image Display turns off automatically 10 seconds after the connection is made. When the camera is in this sleep state, pressing any button will wake up the camera again. If no buttons are pressed during the sleep state, the camera will turn off after an additional 5 minutes.