Kodak DC220 - Batteries - Problem??

Greetings,

Following is the information from the Kodak web site that relates to battery
use. Of course it is related to Kodak but will help you understand battery
usage.

Talk to you soon,

Ron Baird

There are many batteries available on the market today and choosing the right
one to use in your digital camera can be confusing. Digital camera requirements
are very demanding on batteries. Your camera has been designed to operate
correctly using a variety of AA-size batteries currently available. These
include 1.5-volt alkaline, 1.2-volt Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) or Nickel
Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries.The table below describes requirements or the KODAK
battery of choice, if available, in order of general preference for performance
in a digital camera. Generally, if you choose not to use rechargeable
batteries, use KODAK PHOTOLIFE alkaline batteries. These batteries will last
more than twice as long in digital cameras as ordinary alkaline batteries.
Choose the battery that is best for your application.

KODAK Battery
Catalog Number

KODAK Ni-MH / Ni-CD Battery Charger with 4 AA Ni-MH Batteries / US and Canada
152 - 7068

KODAK Ni-MH / Ni-CD Battery Charger with 4 AA Ni-MH Batteries / Europe
852 - 2344

KODAK Ni-MH / Ni-CD Battery Charger with 4 AA Ni-MH Batteries / UK
867 - 9953

KODAK Ni-MH / Ni-CD Battery Charger with 4 AA Ni-MH Batteries / APR
870 - 8141

KODAK PHOTOLIFE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (4 pack, refill)
175 - 6477

KODAK PHOTOLIFE Alkaline Battery 1.5V (4 Pack)
174 - 2402

KODAK XTRALIFE Alkaline Battery / EAMER

Battery life depends significantly on age, usage conditions, type, and brand.
In Kodak lab tests, Ni-MH rechargeable batteries delivered the best results in
a variety of conditions. Ni-MH batteries are designed for high demand devices
like digital cameras. and do not exhibit the "memory" effects seen with other
rechargeable technologies.

Ni-Cd batteries work well in digital cameras, but typically have the shortest
"duty cycle" or usable power provided between charges.

There are a number of things you can do to prolong the life of the batteries in
your camera:

Use a KODAK AC Adapter instead of batteries whenever possible.

When using your camera on battery power, use the LCD panel only when necessary,
limiting. limiting the use of the Review and Quick View functions to less than
20-minutes per session. Over-use of these functions causes the battery to drain
rapidly. If longer use of these modes is required, we recommend that you use
the AC adapter for power.

Keep the camera on between frequent shots rather than power the camera on and
off.

Ronald J. Baird
Online Services

KIC - Digital
(716) 588-1078

The camera is fine. It's the batteries that can't support the load. Get 2
sets of NiMH batteries and a charger(not the same charger you use for
NiCad). You will be amazed at the difference. Radio Shack has them if your
in a hurry but their prices are high.

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