Pentax *ist IST DS - Manual (Page 29)

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You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the { displayed on
the LCD panel.
The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance
with CIPA standards and the playback time is based on PENTAX measuring
conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use
depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions.
Battery Level Indicator
{ lit : Battery is full.
¶
} lit : Battery is running low.
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? lit : Battery is almost empty.
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? blink : The camera turns off after displaying a message.
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and
Playback Time (new batteries)
Batteries
(Temperature)
Normal
recording
Flash photography
Playback
time 50% use 100% use
CR-V3 (23°C) 850 750 650 700 minutes
( 0°C) 560 500 410 470 minutes
AA lithium
batteries (23°C) 750 650 550 470 minutes
( 0°C) 670 570 470 400 minutes
AA Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries (23°C) 560 500 440 350 minutes
( 0°C) 500 440 380 300 minutes
AA Alkaline
Batteries (23°C) 90 70 50 140 minutes
( 0°C)
Not
applicable
Not
applicable
Not
applicable
70 minutes
• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases.
When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand and
keep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal
when returned to room temperature.
• AA alkaline batteries may not support all the camera functions. We do not
recommend their use except in emergencies.
• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold
climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures.