Canon A1200 - Manual (Page 16)

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
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Number of Possible Shots
* The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
• Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less
than mentioned above.
• 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 alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (p. 37) .
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 appear.
Number of Shots per Memory Card
• Values are based on the default settings.
• The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the
subject and the memory card used.
Power Source
Alkaline Batteries
(Supplied)
NiMH Batteries
(Sold Separately)
Number of
Shots
LCD Monitor On* Approx. 200 Approx. 450
LCD Monitor Off Approx. 650 Approx. 1100
Playback Time Approx. 8 hours Approx. 11 hours
Can any other batteries be used?
We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above
because performance varies widely.
Why use NiMH batteries?
NiMH batteries last much longer than alkaline batteries, especially in cold
weather.
Display Summary
Nearly depleted. Ready new batteries.
“Change the batteries” Depleted. Change the batteries.
Memory Card
4 GB 16 GB
Number of Shots Approx. 1231 Approx. 5042