Olympus SP-610UZ Instruction Manual

66 ENAppendixAppendixCamera careExteriorWipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty,soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipethe camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with adry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach,use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well.MonitorWipe gently with a soft cloth.LensBlow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, thenwipe gently with a lens cleaner.Do not use strong solvents such as benzene oralcohol, or chemically treated cloth.Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is leftdirty.StorageWhen storing the camera for extended periods, removethe battery, USB-AC adapter (sold separately) and card,and keep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.Periodically insert the battery and test the camerafunctions.Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemicalproducts are handled since this may result incorrosion.•••••BatteryIn addition to the batteries provided with the camera,the following types of battery can be used. Choose thepower source best suited to the situation.AA alkaline batteriesThe number of pictures that you can take may varyconsiderably depending on the battery manufacturerand shooting conditions.AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries)Being rechargeable, Olympus NiMH batteries arereusable and economical. For details, refer to theinstruction manual for your charger.Caution:There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replacedwith the incorrect battery type.Dispose of the used battery following the instructions.(p. 74)The following types of batteries cannot be used:Lithium battery pack (CR-V3)/AA (R6) manganese(zinc-carbon) batteries/AA (R6) oxyride batteries/AA(R6) lithium batteriesPower consumption by the camera varies depending onwhich functions are used.During the conditions described below, power isconsumed continuously and the battery becomesexhausted quickly.The zoom is used repeatedly.The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly inshooting mode, activating the auto focus.A picture is displayed on the monitor for an extendedperiod of time.The camera is connected to a printer.Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera toturn off without displaying the battery level warning.Battery life varies depending on the type of battery,manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. Similarly, thecamera may turn off without displaying the battery levelwarning or may display the battery level warning morequickly.••••••••••