Canon I7 appendix Battery Charge, Battery Handling Precautions, 115

Appendix

Battery Handling

Battery Charge

The following icon and message will display.

Battery charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible it will be used for an extended period.

Change the battery pack

Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the battery immediately.

Battery Handling Precautions

Keep the battery terminals clean at all times.

Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery.

At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier than usual. Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming it in a pocket immediately before use.

However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that could cause a short circuit, such as a key ring, etc.

The battery may be short circuiting.

Do not allow any metal objects	Fig. A	Fig. B
such as key rings to touch the
( ) and ( ) terminals (Fig. A).
To carry the battery or store it
during periods of disuse, always
replace the terminal cover (Fig.
B).

These conditions can damage the battery.

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