Battery performance

    18-Mar-2010
    8200778400

    Solution

    The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions.

    Using the built-in memory
    Usage timeRecording mode
    XP SP LP
    Maximum recording time210 min.210 min.210 min.
    Typical recording time*105 min.105 min.105 min.
    Playback time295 min.295 min.295 min.

    * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.

    Using a memory card
    Usage timeRecording mode
    XP SP LP
    Maximum recording time205 min.210 min.205 min.
    Typical recording time*100 min.105 min.105 min.
    Playback time285 min.290 min.290 min.

    * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.

    CAUTION
    • The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.
    • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.