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Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions
Preparing the Camera

Installing the Batteries

Insert four AA-size alkaline batteries

(supplied with the camera) or separately sold

nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.

1

Be sure that the camera power is off.

2

Slide the battery

cover lock in the

direction of the

arrow, and open

the cover.

3

Insert the batteries as shown.

4

Close the battery cover.

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Negative end (-) 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 Rechargeable Batteries
(p.132).
When the upper indicator blinks green, do
not turn off the power or open the battery
cover. The camera is writing, reading,
erasing or transmitting an image to or from
the CF card.
zThe use of the separately sold AC
Adapter Kit ACK600 is recommended to
power the camera during long usage
sessions (p.134 ).
zThe separately sold battery charger kit
lets you use rechargeable NiMH
batteries to power the camera (p.132).
zSeeBattery Perfo rmance (p. 144).
zFor information about the Battery and
Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable
NiMH batteries, see the System Map
(separate from this guide).