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    Battery performance

    02-Feb-2009
    8200391700

    Solution

    Recording and Playback Times
    The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions.

    Using the built-in memory
    / / only
    Usage time Recording mode
    XP SP LP
    Maximum recording time 210 min. 215 min. 215 min.
    Typical recording time* 105 min. 105 min. 110 min.
    Playback time 290 min. 295 min. 295 min.

    * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.

    Using a memory card
    / /
    Usage time Recording mode
    XP SP LP
    Maximum recording time 205 min. 205 min. 205 min.
    Typical recording time* 100 min. 100 min. 105 min.
    Playback time 275 min. 275 min. 280 min.
    Usage time Recording mode
    XP SP LP
    Maximum recording time 205 min. 210 min. 210 min.
    Typical recording time* 100 min. 105 min. 105 min.
    Playback time 290 min. 295 min. 295 min.

    * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.

    CAUTION
    • The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.
    • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.