Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started page 51

Number of Possible Shots/Shooting and Playback Times
Screen On
Movie Shooting Time*
Viewfinder On
Movie Shooting Time*
*1 The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
*2 Times are based on default settings, starting and stopping shooting, turning the camera on
and off, and operations such as using the zoom.
*3 Times are based on repeatedly shooting until the maximum clip length is reached or recording
stops automatically.
• Under some shooting conditions, the number of possible shots and shooting time may
be less than mentioned above.
Battery Charge Indicator
An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery's charge
state.
Display
"Change the battery pack."
What if...
• What if the battery develops a bulge?
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem.
However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the
camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• What if the battery is quickly depleted even after charging?
The battery has reached the end of its life span. Purchase a new battery.
Number of Shots*
Number of Shots
Playback Time
Sufficient charge.
Slightly depleted, but sufficient.
(Blinking red) Nearly depleted. Charge the battery.
Depleted. Charge the battery.
1
2
Continuous
3
Shooting*
2
Continuous
3
Shooting*
Summary
Charging the Battery
Approx. 380
Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.
Approx. 2 hr. 30 min.
Approx. 400
Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.
Approx. 2 hr. 30 min.
Approx. 9 hr.
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