Preparation15VQT0V10The number of recordable pictures inlow temperatures(In normal picture mode when thetemperature is 0 °C (32 °F) and otherrecording conditions comply with CIPAstandard.)• Please note that the performance ofoxyride batteries and alkaline batteriessignificantly decreases in low temperatureconditions.Playback time• The number of recordable pictures andplayback time will vary depending on theoperating conditions and how the batteryis stored.• The number of recordable pictures andthe playback time will also vary dependingon the brand and type of batteries used.• We recommend using power save mode(P20) or economy mode (P46) or turningoff the camera frequently while recordingto maintain battery power.Inserting/Removingthe Batteries• Check that the camera is turned off andthat the lens is retracted.• Use oxyride batteries (supplied), alkalinebatteries (optional) or Ni-MH batteries(optional).1 Slide the battery door to open it.2 Insert the batteries with the + and- poles aligned correctly.3 1 Close the battery door.2 Slide the battery door to theend and then close it firmly.• Select the battery type being used in[BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu.(P20)• Remove the batteries after use.• When batteries have been inserted formore than 3 hours, the clock setting isstored in the camera for approximately3 months even if the batteries are removed.Batteries Used Number of recordablepicturesPanasonic Oxyridebatteries (suppliedor optional)Approx. 45 pictures(Approx. 22 min)Panasonic Alkalinebatteries (optional)Approx. 35 pictures(Approx. 17 min)Fully chargedPanasonic Ni-MHbatteries (optional)Approx. 360 pictures(Approx. 180 min)Batteries Used Continuous playbacktimePanasonic Oxyridebatteries (suppliedor optional)Approx. 420 minPanasonic Alkalinebatteries (optional)Approx. 410 minFully chargedPanasonic Ni-MHbatteries (optional)Approx. 510 min