Canon S31S appendix Appendix, Change the batteries

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The battery charge is low. Ifyou plan to _ Battery charge is insufficient to operate the use the camera for an extended period I camera. Replace the battery immediately. of time, replace He battery as soon as !

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•Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-eize NiMH batteries (sold separately) only.

While it is possible to use M-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended,

•The operating time of the batteries you purchase may not be as long as the batteries that came with the camera.

The performance of alkaline batteries may differ according to brand.

Carton'sAA-size NiMH Battery Kit (sold separately).

Camera opera_ngtime may shortenat low temperatureswhen alkaline batteriesare

used. Also due to their specifications,alkaline batteries may expirefaster then NiMH

ilf you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using batteries.

Never mix new batteries together with batteries that have been used in other devices.

The par_ally used batteries may leak.

•Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (_) and negative (_) ends in the right direction.

•Never mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers. All four batteries should be identical.

•Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. Oil from one'sskin or dirtiness may cause a considerable reduction in the number of recordable images or reduce usage time,

•Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures, and the battery icon [] may display more quickly.

If youare using the camera in cold areas and batteries are runningdownfaster then they should, you may he able to restore performance by placingbatteriesin an inner pocketto warm them up priorto use.