Sony DSC-P30 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual page 13

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
Still image recording*
LCD screen ON
LCD screen OFF
Still image playback***
LCD screen ON
Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
640×480 image size, standard picture quality, no flash, and in NORMAL recording
mode.
Recording at about 3-second intervals with the power save mode off (when continuous
recording, the power save mode does not operate effectively.)
When using a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals
Moving image recording
Continuous
recording
Approximate recording time in 160×112 image size.
When using a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Notes
• The camera may not operate in an extremely cold location when using alkaline batteries.
Even when using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (not supplied), the battery life and number
of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash,
repeatedly turn the power on/off or use the zoom.
• The numbers of images shown on tables above are as a guide. The numbers may be smaller
depending on conditions.
• The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is limited. The above figures are a guide when you
continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick."
• When LCD BACKLIGHT is set to BRIGHT, the battery life and number of images will be
decreased.
SONY alkaline batteries
(supplied)
Battery life Number of
(min.) images
Approx. 30 Approx. 600
Approx. 60 Approx. 1200 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400
SONY alkaline batteries
(supplied)
Battery life Number of
(min.) images
Approx. 60 Approx. 1200 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400
SONY alkaline batteries
(supplied)
LCD screen LCD screen
OFF (min.) ON (min.)
Approx. 60 Approx. 30
NP-FS11 (not supplied)**
Battery life Number of
(min.) images
Approx. 90 Approx. 1800
NP-FS11 (not supplied)**
Battery life Number of
(min.) images
NP-FS11 (not supplied)*
LCD screen LCD screen
OFF (min.) ON (min.)
Approx. 120 Approx. 90
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