Pentax S40 Operating Guide

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• The above figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions  and may vary 

depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.

• Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the # symbol on the LCD monitor.

Image Storage Capacity

(using the flash for 50% of shots)

Playback Time

CR-3V

Approx. 500 pictures

Approx. 330 minutes

AA Ni-MH batteries

Approx. 250 pictures

Approx. 180 minutes

AA nickel manganese batteries

Approx. 130 pictures

Approx. 120 minutes

AA alkaline batteries

Approx. 50 pictures

Approx. 35 minutes

• In general, battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the 

temperature decreases. When using the camera in a cold 
environment, keep it warm by putting it in your pocket or inside your 
coat. Battery performance that has deteriorated due to low 
temperature will be restored when the battery is returned to room 
temperature.

• Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, camera 

performance may deteriorate at low temperatures. Use of other 
batteries (such as CR-V3) is recommended when using the camera at 
low temperatures.

• Be sure to take spare batteries with you when traveling abroad or to a 

cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.

• You can maximize battery life by turning the LCD monitor off and using 

the viewfinder to take pictures.

#

(lit green)

: Adequate power remains.

↓

$

(lit yellow)

: Battery is running very low.

↓

%

(lit red)

: Battery is exhausted.

↓

[Battery Depleted]

: The camera will turn off after the message appears.

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