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Chapter 12: Taking Great Pictures
Microsoft Digital Image Standard User’s Manual
Battery Life
Compared to film cameras, many digital cameras use batteries at a surprising
rate. The LCD preview screen and the flash on the camera both put a heavy
drain on the batteries. And unlike some manual film cameras, digital cameras
cannot function without batteries or an AC power adapter.
To maximize the amount of time you can use your digital camera before the
batteries fail, you can buy rechargeable batteries, which last longer than dispos
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able alkaline batteries. Keep your spares charged so they’ll be ready when you
need them. If you are running low on power and don’t have a spare battery,
conserve remaining power by trying the following:
• Turn off your LCD screen and compose through the viewfinder.
• Turn off your flash so that it doesn’t fire automatically. Turn the flash on
only when you need it.
• Wait until you’re home to preview your photos.
The best
rechargeable
batteries
Lithium-ion batteries
and nickel metal
hydride (NiMH)
batteries both work
very well with cameras,
providing excellent
power and convenience.