The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/ viewed when you shoot images in normal mode with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied “Memory Stick” as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on the conditions of use.
Shooting still images
Under the average conditions1)
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5.0M |
| On | Approx. 180 | Approx. 90 | |
| Off | Approx. 240 | Approx. 120 | ||
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VGA |
| On | Approx. 180 | Approx. 90 | |
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| Off | Approx. 240 | Approx. 120 | ||
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3.1M |
| On | Approx. 200 | Approx. 100 | |
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| Off | Approx. 250 | Approx. 125 | ||
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VGA |
| On | Approx. 200 | Approx. 100 | |
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| Off | Approx. 250 | Approx. 125 | ||
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1)Shooting in the following situations:
–[P. Quality] is set to [Fine]
–Shooting one time every 30 seconds
–The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends
–The flash strobes once every two times
–The power turns on and off once every ten times.
Viewing still images2)
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5.0M | Approx. 3600 | Approx. 180 |
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VGA | Approx. 3600 | Approx. 180 |
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3.1M | Approx. 3850 | Approx. 190 |
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VGA | Approx. 3850 | Approx. 190 |
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2)Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals
Shooting movies3)
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Approx. 90 | Approx. 135 | |
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Approx. 100 | Approx. 145 | |
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3)Shooting continuously at 160 (Mail) image size
•The number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/viewed are decreased under the following conditions:
–The surrounding temperature is low
–The flash is used
–The camera has been turned on and off many times
–The zoom is used frequently
–[LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] in the SET UP settings
–[Power Save] is set to [Off] in the SET UP settings
–The battery power is low
The battery capacity decreases as you use it more and more and as time passes
–[AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] or [Cont] in the SET UP settings
The Power Save functionWhen the Power Save function is activated, you can shoot for a longer period of time. Set the mode dial to SET UP, and set
[Power Save] in 
(Setup 1) to [On]. The
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factory setting is [Off] (page 105).
•[Power Save] appears only when you use the camera with the battery back.
When [Power Save] is set to [On]
While charging the flash, the 
/CHG lamp flashes and the LCD screen turns off. After the charging is complete, the lamp goes out and the LCD screen turns on.
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