Sony DSCW170B User Manual

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Battery life and memory capacity
Battery life and number of images you can record/view
The numbers shown in the following tables 
assume a fully charged battery pack 
(supplied) is used at an ambient 
temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). The numbers 
shown for images you can record/view are 
approximations and allow for changing of 
the “Memory Stick Duo” as necessary.
Note that the actual numbers may be less 
than those indicated in the table depending 
on the conditions of use.
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When shooting still images
• Shooting in the following situations:
– [REC Mode] is set to [Normal].
– [AF Mode] is set to [Single].
– [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting].
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.
– The zoom is switched alternately between the 
W and T ends.
– The flash strobes once every two times.
– The power turns on and off once every ten 
times.
• The measurement method is based on the CIPA 
standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products 
Association)
• The battery life and the number of images do 
not change, regardless of image size.
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When viewing still images
• Viewing single images in order at about three 
second intervals
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Notes on the battery pack
• Battery capacity decreases over time and 
through repeated use.
• The battery life and the number of images you 
can record/view 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.
– [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor].
– [SteadyShot] is set to [Continuous].
– The battery power is low.
– The Face Detection function is activated.
LCD screen
Battery life 
(min.)
No. of Images
DSC-W170
On
Approx. 195
Approx. 390
Off
Approx. 230
Approx. 460
DSC-W150
On
Approx. 200
Approx. 400
Off
Approx. 240
Approx. 480
Battery life (min.)
No. of Images
Approx. 410
Approx. 8200