Canon PowerShot A480 Getting Started page 10

Power Source
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
Alkaline Batteries NiMH Batteries
(Supplied) (Sold Separately)
Number of Shots* 200 470
Playback Time (Hours) 8 10
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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. 30, 32).
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Can any other batteries be used?
We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above
because performance varies widely.
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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.
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Display
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"Change the batteries"
Summary
Battery charge is low. Prepare new batteries to
continue using the camera.
The batteries are depleted. Insert new batteries.