Charging the Battery
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Number of Possible Shots/Shooting and Playback Times
*1The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
*2Times are based on default settings, starting and stopping shooting, turning the camera on
and off, and operations such as using the zoom.
*3Times are based on repeatedly shooting until the maximum clip length is reached or recording
stops automatically.
•Under some shooting conditions, the number of possible shots and shooting time may
be less than mentioned above.
Battery Charge Indicator

An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge

state.

Number of Shots*1Approx. 170
Movie Shooting Time*2Approx. 30minutes
Continuous
Shooting*3Approx. 50minutes
Playback Time Approx. 4hours
Display Summary
Sufficient charge.
Slightly depleted, but sufficient.
(Blinking red) Nearly depleted. Charge the battery.
“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Charge the battery.

What if...

•What if the battery develops a bulge?
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem.
However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the
camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•What if the battery is quickly depleted even after charging?
The battery has reached the end of its life span. Purchase a new battery.