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Battery life and memory capacity
Battery life and the available
recording and playback time
The tables show the approximate time
(min.) that the images can be recorded/
played back with the built-in battery at full
capacity and at an ambient temperature of
25°C (77°F).
Note that the available recording and
playback time may be less than those
indicated in the table depending on the
conditions of use.
• Battery capacity decreases as you use it more, as
the time passes.
• The available recording and playback time and
the battery life are decreased under the
following conditions:
– The surrounding temperature is low.
– The flash is used frequently.
– The camera has been turned on and off many
times.
– The zoom is used frequently.
– The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up.
– The battery power is low.
[Approximate recording/playback
time (min.)
* Shooting movies continuously with an image
size of [640(30fps)]
** Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
[To check the remaining battery
time
Press POWER button to turn on and check
the remaining battery on the LCD screen.
The remaining amount of battery is shown
as follows:
• It takes about one minute until the correct
battery remaining indicator appears.
• The displayed battery remaining indicator may
not be correct under certain circumstances.
Recording time*
Continuous recording time 90
Typical recording time** 45
Playback time 180
Sufficient power remaining
o
o
o
Charge the battery.
(The warning indicator
flashes.)