Pentax 16301 K-x Black K-x Manual - Page 43

Status Screen w (Green) f (Orange) z (Red) "Battery depleted" 41 Battery Level Batteries are full. Batteries are running low. Batteries are almost empty. The camera turns off after displaying the message. f or z (Red) may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the camera is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting 2 consecutively. In this situation, turn the camera off and on again. If w (Green) appears, you can use the camera. Getting Started Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (New Batteries) (Based on ambient operating temperature of 23 ºC) Batteries AA lithium batteries Normal Recording 1900 Flash Photography (50% Use) 1100 Playback Time 680 minutes AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries 640 (1900mAh) 420 390 minutes AA alkaline batteries 210 130 350 minutes The image storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards, while other data is based on our measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions. • Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries at 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.