Preparing the Camera

z When the indicator next to the viewfinder blinks green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing, or transmitting an image to or from the CF card. Do not perform the following operations as recorded images may be damaged as a result.

•Turn the camera off

•Open the CF card slot/battery cover

•Shake the camera

z You are recommended to use CF cards that have been formatted in your camera (p. 18). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting.

z We recommend that you use the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 to power the camera during long usage sessions (p. 109).

z The separately sold battery charger kit lets you use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the camera (p. 106).

z See Battery Performance (p. 114).

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z For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the System Map (separate from this guide).

zSee CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) (p. 114).

Proper Battery Handling

zUse AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. For information on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) (p. 106).

zNever use manganese or lithium batteries, as these battery types may overheat in the camera.

zSince the performance of alkaline batteries may differ according to brand, the operating time of the batteries you purchase may not be as long as the batteries that came with the camera.