HP Photosmart M437 User Guide - Page 43

• The Average value is obtained with Picture Capture used for 15 seconds per picture and Playback used for 8 seconds per picture. Flash and optical zoom (both directions) are used on 50% of the shots. • The CIPA number is obtained using the standards established by the Camera and Imaging Products Association. Battery performance The following table shows how Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries perform in different types of use scenarios: Type of Use Alkaline Most economical if you take more than 30 pictures per month Poor Most economical if you take fewer than 30 pictures per Fair month Heavy use of flash, frequent pictures Poor Heavy use of video Poor Heavy use of Image Display Poor Overall battery life Poor Low temperature/winter use Poor Infrequent use (without dock) Fair Infrequent use (with dock) Fair Want to recharge battery No Photo Lithium Fair Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good No NiMH Good Fair Good Good Good Fair Fair Fair Good Good Recharging NiMH batteries You can recharge optional NiMH batteries with an optional HP quick recharger or with an optional HP Photosmart dock. For information about recharging NiMH batteries, as well as safety precautions when recharging, see the documentation that came with your HP quick recharger or HP Photosmart dock. Battery performance 41