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3. Usage preparations
3.1 Load batteries and memory card
Open the battery cover and put in 3 AAA new alkaline batteries according
to the polarity indicated on the battery door, then insert the memory card,
close the cover. When the battery is in low voltage, a selected icon will
appear on the screen, you need to select what kind of battery you are using,
if you use alkaline battery, you should select 1, the battery capacity icon will
display half, then you cannot use flash light, but you can still take photos
until the icon displays empty; if you use rechargeable battery, you should
select 2, the battery capacity icon still display full, you can take photos until
the icon display empty.
3.2 Turn ON/OFF the camera
You start the camera when you press the ON/OFF button until the
operation LED lights. Press the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds the camera
will turn off. The camera will turn off automatically after 30 seconds of
inactivity if not connected to USB. The auto power off time can be set in the
menu of auto power off function.
