•The Average value is obtained with 
Picture Capture used for 15 seconds per picture and 
Playback used for 8 seconds per picture. Flash and optical zoom (both directions) are used on 50% of the shots.
•The CIPA number is obtained using the standards established by the Camera and Imaging Products Association.
Battery performance
The following table shows how Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries perform in different types of use scenarios:
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Most economical if you take more than 30 pictures per month | Poor | Fair | Good |
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Most economical if you take fewer than 30 pictures per | Fair | Good | Fair |
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Heavy use of flash, frequent pictures | Poor | Good | Good |
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Heavy use of video | Poor | Good | Good |
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Heavy use of Image Display | Poor | Good | Good |
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Overall battery life | Poor | Good | Fair |
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Low temperature/winter use | Poor | Good | Fair |
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Infrequent use (without dock) | Fair | Good | Fair |
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Infrequent use (with dock) | Fair | Good | Good |
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Want to recharge battery | No | No | Good |
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Recharging NiMH batteries
You can recharge optional NiMH batteries with an optional HP quick recharger or with an optional HP Photosmart dock. For information about recharging NiMH batteries, as well as safety precautions when recharging, see the documentation that came with your HP quick recharger or HP Photosmart dock.
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