Sony DSC P9 Operating Instructions - Page 12

Charging the battery pack (continued) Charging time This represents the time required to charge fully depleted battery pack using the supplied AC-LS1A AC power adaptor in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F). Battery pack Full charge (min.) NP-FC10 (supplied) Approx.150 Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/ viewed The tables show approximate guidelines for the length of time the camera can be used when image quality is set to Standard, when you shoot in Flash mode " ", and when you shoot in Normal mode in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F), and the supplied battery pack is fully charged. The guidelines for the number of images that can be recorded or viewed allow for changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on the conditions of use. 12 Shooting* still images NP-FC10 (supplied) Image LCD Battery No. of size screen life (min.) images 2272×1704 ON Approx. 70 Approx. 1400 OFF Approx. 90 Approx. 1800 640×480 ON Approx. 70 Approx. 1400 OFF Approx. 90 Approx. 1800 * Shooting one image approximately every three seconds Viewing** still images NP-FC10 (supplied) Battery life No. of images Image size (min.) 2272×1704 Approx. 160 Approx. 3200 640×480 Approx. 160 Approx. 3200 **With the LCD screen on, viewing single images in order, one approximately every three seconds Shooting*** movies NP-FC10 (supplied) LCD screen ON LCD screen OFF (min.) (min.) Approx. 80 Approx. 110 *** Continuous shooting with an image size of 160×112 • The battery life and the number of images recordable are decreased under the following conditions: - At low temperatures. - Using the flash. - Turning on and off frequently. - Using the zoom frequently. - When [POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF]. - Using the battery pack used repeatedly or self-discharged after charging (page 96). The POWER SAVE function When the POWER SAVE function is activated, you can shoot for a longer period of time. Set the mode dial to SET UP, and set [POWER SAVE] in [SETUP 2] to [ON]. The factory setting is [ON] (page 93). When the POWER SAVE function is activated • The LCD screen will be darker than it is when [POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF]. You cannot change the settings for [LCD BACKLIGHT] at this time (page 93). • When the power turns on, the Flash mode is normally set to " " (No flash). • If you want to shoot using the flash, press v ( ) on the control button, and select " " (Forced flash) or Auto (page 24). • When shooting sill images, the focus only works while the shutter button is pressed down halfway.