Be careful that you don'tput the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these objects may cause batteries to short- circuit.

if you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place.

Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use,

Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or

partially missing or peeled off, as there is risk that such batteries may leak, overheat, or burst.

Always check the seals on store-bought batteries before loading them, as some batteries may come with dofec_ve seals. Do not use batteries with defective seals.

Never use batteries that look like this.

off.

N Batteries wi_ all or partof the seal (eiec_'iealinsulation sheath) peeled

The positive eieci_odo (plus terminal) is fiat.

The negaiive terminal is correctly formed (protruding from the metal base), but He seal does not extend up over the edge of _he metal base.

Slide the switch down (you can

protect the images and other data on

the card)

Writing/Erasing

Possible

Writing/Erasing

Impossible

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Canon S31S appendix Never use batteries that look like this