Olympus SP-550 UZ - Manual (Page 77)

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( In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery can be used.
Choose the power source best suited to the situation.
AA alkaline batteries
The number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the battery
manufacturer and shooting conditions.
AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries)
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. For details, refer to the instruction
manual for your charger.
( Lithium battery pack (CR-V3) and manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
( Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used.
( Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below causing batteries to
become exhausted quickly.
• The zoom is used repeatedly.
• The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the auto focus
and digital image stabilization.
• Set [FULLTIME AF] to [ON].
• The monitor is left on for an extended period of time.
• The camera is connected to a computer or printer.
( Battery life varies depending on the type of battery, manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc.
Similarly, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning or may display the
battery level warning more quickly.
Pictures can be recorded on the optional card.
The internal memory and card are the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film
camera.
Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed
using a computer.
Unlike portable storage media, the internal memory cannot be removed or exchanged.
The number of recordable pictures can be increased by using a card with a larger capacity.
1 Index area
You can use this space to note down the contents of the card.
2 Contact area
The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the
card.
Compatible cards
xD-Picture Card (16 MB - 2 GB) (TypeH/M, Standard)
Battery Handling Precautions
Useful use of the accessories
The card
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