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Getting Started
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The picture storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is based on
measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the others are based
on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may
occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions.
• } may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the camera is
used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting
consecutively. Turn the camera off and on again. If { appears, you can
use the camera.
• { does not appear on the LCD panel when using the AC adapter D-AC76
(optional).
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and
Playback Time (new batteries)
Batteries
(Temperature)
Normal
recording
Flash photography
Playback
time
50% use 100% use
AA lithium
batteries
(23°C) 1100 550 350 700 minutes
( 0°C) 900 440 250 600 minutes
AA rechargeable
batteries
(NiMH 2500mAh)
(23°C) 700 400 240 480 minutes
( 0°C) 500 280 190 400 minutes
AA Alkaline
batteries
(23°C) 200 80 50 300 minutes
(0°C)
Not
applicable
Not
applicable
Not
applicable
200 minutes
• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases.
When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand and
keep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal
when returned to room temperature.
• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold
climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures.