Power indicators
When the batteries are low, one of the following icons appears in the Image Display. If no battery icon appears in Live View or Playback, the batteries have sufficient power to function normally.
IconDescriptionBattery level is low. Camera will soon power down.
Battery is depleted. Camera will power down.
BlinkingNote If the camera is without batteries for a prolonged period, the clock may be reset and you may be prompted to update it the next time you power on the camera.
Number of shots per battery type
The following table shows the minimum, maximum, and average number of shots that may be obtained using Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries.
Number of Shots| Battery Type | Minimum | Maximum | Average | CIPA |
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Alkaline | 80 | 160 | 120 | 110 |
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NiMH | 140 | 230 | 200 | 200 |
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Photo Lithium | 300 | 600 | 375 | 375 |
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For Minimum, Maximum, and Average numbers, four pictures are taken per session with at least a
5 minute break between sessions. In addition:
●The minimum number of shots is obtained with extensive use of Live View (30 seconds per picture), Playback (15 seconds per picture), and Flash On.
●The maximum number of shots is obtained with minimal use of Live View (10 seconds per picture) and Playback (4 seconds per picture). Flash is used on 25% of the shots.
●The average number of shots is obtained with Live View used for 15 seconds per picture and Playback used for 8 seconds per picture. Flash is 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:
| Type of Use | Alkaline | Photo | NiMH |
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Most economical if you take more than 30 pictures per | Poor | Fair | Good |
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Most economical if you take fewer than 30 pictures per | Fair | Good | Fair |
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HP Photosmart E427 Digital Camera | 27 |