Canon PowerShot A1200 Silver PowerShot A1200 Camera User Guide - Page 16

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Number of Possible Shots Power Source Alkaline Batteries (Supplied) NiMH Batteries (Sold Separately) Number of LCD Monitor On* Shots LCD Monitor Off Approx. 200 Approx. 650 Approx. 450 Approx. 1100 Playback Time Approx. 8 hours Approx. 11 hours * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less than mentioned above. • Depending on the brand of alkaline batteries used, the number of shots that can be taken may vary widely. • The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries. Compatible Batteries AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (p. 37). Can any other batteries be used? We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above because performance varies widely. Why use NiMH batteries? NiMH batteries last much longer than alkaline batteries, especially in cold weather. Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is low, an icon and message will appear. If the batteries are charged, the icon and message will not appear. Display "Change the batteries" Summary Nearly depleted. Ready new batteries. Depleted. Change the batteries. Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots Approx. 1231 Approx. 5042 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. 16