zDo not allow any metal objects

Fig. A

Fig. B

such as key rings to touch the

 

 

and

terminals (Fig. A), as this

 

 

can damage the battery pack. To

 

 

carry the battery pack or store it

 

 

during periods of disuse, always

 

 

replace the terminal cover (Fig. B).

 

 

zEven charged battery packs

 

 

continue to discharge naturally.

 

 

You are advised to charge the

 

 

battery on the day of use, or one

 

 

day before, to ensure a full charge.

 

 

zSince storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time (about 1 year) can shorten its life cycle or affect performance, you are recommended to use the battery pack in the camera until it is completely discharged and to store it at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F) or lower. If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it to storage.

zIf the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially even when it is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced.

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