HP PhotoSmart M22 - Manual (Page 150)

150 HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual
• The performance of all batteries will decrease as the
temperature drops. For best performance in cold
environments, use Energizer Lithium AA batteries. NiMH
batteries may also provide acceptable low temperature
performance. To improve the performance of all battery
types, keep the camera and/or batteries stored in a
warm inside pocket when in a cold environment.
Extending Battery Life
Here are some tips for extending battery life:
• Change the Display Brightness setting in the Setup Menu
to Low, so that the Image Display consumes less power
when in Live View (see Display Brightness on page 94).
• Minimize the use of flash by setting your camera to Auto
Flash, instead of Flash On (see Setting the Flash on
page 40).
• Use the optional HP AC power adapter or HP Photosmart
M-series dock when the camera will be on for extended
periods of time, such as when you transfer images to your
computer or when printing.
• Turn the camera off between shots.
Safety Precautions for Using Batteries
• Do not charge any batteries other than NiMH batteries in
the camera, the optional HP Photosmart M-series dock, or
the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharger.
• Do not place a battery in fire or heat the battery.
• Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative
terminal of a battery to each other with any metal object
(such as wire).
• Do not carry or store a battery together with coins,
necklaces, hairpins, or other metal objects. Placing an