Battery and charger, Use of the accessories, The card – Olympus 840 User Manual
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( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B or LI-40B). No other type of batteries
can be used.
( Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used.
( During the conditions described below, power is consumed continuously and the battery
becomes exhausted quickly.
• The zoom is used repeatedly.
• The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the auto focus.
• A picture is displayed on the monitor for an extended period of time.
• The camera is connected to a computer or printer.
( Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to turn off without displaying the battery level
warning.
( The rechargeable battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery fully
with the LI-40C charger before use.
( The provided rechargeable battery usually takes approximately 5 hours to charge.
( This camera uses a charger specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of charger.
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 write the contents of the card.
2 Contact area
The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the
card. Do not touch the contact area on the card.
Compatible cards
xD-Picture Card 16 MB – 2 GB (TypeH/M, Standard)
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