Olympus SP-560 Instruction Manual

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78 ENAppendix( 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 batteriesThe number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the batterymanufacturer and shooting conditions.AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries)Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. For details, refer to the instructionmanual 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 tobecome exhausted quickly.• The zoom is used repeatedly.• The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the auto focusand 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 thebattery 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 filmcamera.Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processedusing 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 areaYou can use this space to note down the contents of the card.2 Contact areaThe part where the data transferred from the camera enters thecard. Do not touch this part with your hands.Compatible cardsxD-Picture Card (16 MB - 2 GB) (TypeH/M, Standard)Battery Handling PrecautionsUseful use of the accessoriesThe card