HP R717 - Manual (Page 183)

183 Managing Batteries
A Managing Batteries
Your camera uses either a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07
Lithium Ion battery for HP Photosmart R-series cameras
(L1812A/L1812B), or a disposable Duracell® CP1 battery.
Top Points About Batteries
• New rechargeable batteries are shipped partially
charged. Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries must be fully
charged before first use or if unused for more than 2
months.
• If you do not intend to use your camera for extended
periods of time (more than two months), HP recommends
that you remove the battery unless you are using a
rechargeable battery and are leaving the camera docked
or connected to an HP AC power adapter.
• When inserting the battery in the camera, always be sure
to orient the battery as directed by the markings in the
battery compartment. If the battery is inserted improperly,
the compartment door may close but the camera will not
operate.
• You might notice that occasionally the battery gauge will
fluctuate with the same battery. This occurs because some
operating modes, such as Live View or video recording,
consume more power than other modes. This will cause
the battery gauge to indicate that your battery level is
lower, because battery operating time in those modes is
shorter. When you switch to a mode that requires less
power, like Playback, the battery gauge may go up,
indicating that there is more operating time left in the
battery if you stay in that mode.