Self Timer Light Indicates when image is recorded, used to indicate the time delay during self portraits. Zoom Lever Controls zoom, digital zoom option. Shutter Button Press down to record image. The Mavica camera is operated by a lithium battery which will hold charge for 90 to 180 minutes depending on its capacity. You are limited to this power supply.
More energy is used by the camera if the LCD back-light is on.
To reduce the amount of energy used, you have the option to turn the back-light off. Recording sound with your images will also require more energy of the battery. The status of the battery, and the time left before it loses its charge, are displayed on the in the upper right corner of LCD screen. However, this information may not be be completely accurate due to conditions of use or in the operating environment. When charge is running too low to power the camera, the battery icon will flash in the center of the LCD screen to alert you of its status.