Canon PowerShot SX120 IS PowerShot SX120 IS Camera User Guide - Page 16

Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken, Compatible Batteries, Battery Charge Indicator - value

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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Power Source Alkaline Batteries (Supplied) NiMH Batteries (Sold Separately) Number of Shots* 130 370 Playback Time (Hours) 7 9 * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken. • 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-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 38, 40). 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 display. Display "Change the batteries" Summary Battery charge is low. Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. The batteries are depleted. Insert new batteries. 16

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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
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Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
* The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken.
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-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold
separately) (pp. 38, 40).
We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above
because performance varies widely.
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 display.
Power Source
Alkaline Batteries
(Supplied)
NiMH Batteries
(Sold Separately)
Number of Shots
*
130
370
Playback Time (Hours)
7
9
Can any other batteries be used?
Why use NiMH batteries?
Display
Summary
Battery charge is low. Prepare new batteries to
continue using the camera.
“Change the batteries”
The batteries are depleted. Insert new batteries.