Canon A95 Preparing the Camera, Installing the Batteries, Close the battery cover, Positive end +

Preparing the Camera

Installing the Batteries

Insert four AA-size alkaline batteries (supplied with the camera) or separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.

1Be sure that the camera power is off.

2 Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow, and open the cover.

3Insert the batteries as shown.

Positive end (+)

Negative end (-)

4Close the battery cover.

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.

z The use of the separately sold AC

Adapter Kit ACK600 is recommended to power the camera during long usage sessions (p. 134).

z The separately sold battery charger kit lets you use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the camera (p. 132).

zSee Battery Performance (p. 144).

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

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).

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

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