Kodak DC290 - Manual (Page 16)

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Batteries
The battery power icon changes automatically. It is a display-only icon, you
cannot select or change it.
Battery life is rapidly reduced when Preview or Review modes are in use.
Pictures stored on the memory card are not lost if the batteries are depleted.
Your camera uses four AA batteries for power. For your convenience, two sets of
batteries are included with your camera; four alkaline batteries, and four Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries with a battery charger. The alkaline batteries are provided
so you can start using your camera immediately. The rechargeable batteries need
to be charged before using them in the camera.
WARNING: Do not mix different types of batteries in the camera.
Full—indicates the batteries are fully charged.
Low—indicates the batteries need to be replaced.
Blinking—indicates the batteries are insufficient to run the camera and need to
be replaced.