Olympus C-2040 Zoom C-2040 Zoom Reference Manual - Page 32

Loading the batteries Life of the lithium battery pack (included) The table below provides an approximate guide to the number of shots that can be taken and the available playback time using the CR-V3 lithium battery 1 pack supplied with the camera. However, note that the battery life can vary greatly depending on the battery type and brand and the conditions under which the camera is used. Getting Started Life of the CR-V3 lithium battery packs supplied with the camera Photography/Display Number of shots Playback time Conditions q w Battery Life Approx. 400 Approx. 360 minutes * The figures in the table are for reference purposes only. Actual results may differ. Conditions q Two continuous shots repeated at 10-minute intervals at normal tempera- ture (77°F). Flash used for 50% of the shots, with the zoom function used in every shot and full-time AF and digital zoom both switched off. (No images displayed and no communication with a PC.) w Continuous display in Automatic playback mode, repeatedly switching the camera back on immediately after it automatically powers off and then restarting Automatic playback. • If the camera is connected to a computer, the optional AC adapter should be used. • In the situations listed below, the camera consumes power even without shooting pictures or movies and the number of storable pictures decreases. • If you hold the shutter button down halfway in a shooting mode so that the autofocus mechanism operates repeatedly. • If you repeatedly use the zoom. • If full-time AF is switched on. • If you leave the monitor switched on in Display mode for long periods. • During communication with a computer. 32