POWER SUPPLY

Standard Battery Life

This camera can be powered using AA-size alkaline, lithium

or Ni-MH batteries.

The battery life reference values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that batteries will perform the amount of service indicated. Battery life is reduced by low temperatures and continued use.

Type of

AA-size Alkaline

AA-size Lithium

AA-size Ni-MH

Operation

Batteries LR6

Batteries FR6

 

Continuous

170 minutes

290 minutes

180 minutes

Playback

 

 

 

Continuous

380 shots

920 shots

550 shots

Recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•The above figures are approximations only.

•The above guidelines are based on the following battery types:

Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA

Lithium: Energizer

Ni-MH (Nickel-metal hydride): CASIO NP-H3

•Battery life varies with brand.

•Figures are based on continuous recording under the fol- lowing conditions.

Flash turned off

One ZOOM slider switching between T (Telephoto) and W (Wide-angle)

Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power turned on.

●About rechargeable batteries

•Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are available from your dealer as options for this camera. Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other re- chargeable batteries are used.

Nickel-metal hydride Batteries (4-battery set)/Quick Charger Set BC-1HB4

Nickel-metal hydride Batteries (4-battery set) NP-H3P4

•Be sure to keep all four batteries together as a set at all times, for both charging and powering the camera. Mixing batteries from different sets can shorten overall battery life and cause malfunction of the camera.

•Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged while they are loaded in the camera.

●Tips for Prolonging Battery Life

• Use the button to turn off the flash when you are not using it.

•You can also use the power save settings (E-39) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera.

●How low temperature affects battery life

•The life of alkaline batteries is shortened by use under very cold temperatures. The life of alkaline batteries used at 0oC is about one fifth of what it is at normal temperatures (about 25oC). When shooting under very cold temperatures, we recommend use of lithium or nickel metal hydride batteries, which are not so dramatically affected by cold. If you must use alkaline batteries, be sure to have plenty of spares on hand.

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