Sony NSC-GC1 User Manual

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Battery life and memory capacity
Battery life and the available 
recording and playback time
The tables show the approximate time 
(min.) that the images can be recorded/
played back with the built-in battery at full 
capacity and at an ambient temperature of 
25°C (77°F).
Note that the available recording and 
playback time may be less than those 
indicated in the table depending on the 
conditions of use.
• Battery capacity decreases as you use it more, as 
the time passes.
• The available recording and playback time and 
the battery life are decreased under the 
following conditions:
– The surrounding temperature is low.
– The flash is used frequently.
– The camera has been turned on and off many 
times.
– The zoom is used frequently.
– The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up.
– The battery power is low.
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Approximate recording/playback 
time (min.)
* Shooting movies continuously with an image 
size of [640(30fps)]
** Typical recording time shows the time when 
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the 
power on/off and zooming.
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To check the remaining battery 
time
Press POWER button to turn on and check 
the remaining battery on the LCD screen.
The remaining amount of battery is shown 
as follows:
• It takes about one minute until the correct 
battery remaining indicator appears.
• The displayed battery remaining indicator may 
not be correct under certain circumstances.
Recording time*
Continuous recording time
90
Typical recording time**
45
Playback time
180
Sufficient power remaining
o
o
o
Charge the battery. 
(The warning indicator 
flashes.)