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Power indicators
When the batteries are low or the camera is connected to AC power, 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.
Icon
Description
Battery level is low. Camera will soon power down.
Blinking
Battery is depleted. Camera will power down.
Camera is operating on AC power.
Animated
battery filling up
Camera is operating on AC power and is charging the battery.
Camera has successfully completed battery charging and is operating on AC
power.
Note 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
Alkaline 77 180 120 80
NiMH 215 380 290 205
Photo Lithium 365 600 485 423
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. Optical zoom (both directions) is
used on 75% of the shots.
● The maximum number of shots is obtained with minimal use of Live View (10 seconds per
picture) and Playback (4 seconds per picture). Flash and optical zoom (both directions) are
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 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.
HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera 39