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Preparing the Camera
Handling Precautions•Keep the battery pack terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty
terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and
camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before
charging or using the battery pack.
•Do not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it
contains the battery pack. The battery pack could fly out.
•At low temperatures, battery pack performance may be reduced and
the low battery icon may appear earlier than usual. Under these
conditions, resuscitate the battery pack 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
holder, etc.
•Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or
cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Heat will
build up and could result in a fire.
•Do not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB-1LH or NB-1L in
this charger.
•The battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its
power while installed in the camera, even with the power off, or in
the charger. This will shorten battery life.
•Do not allow any metal objects such as keyrings 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) or place it in the supplied case and
store it in a cool, dry place. Recharge it fully before using it again.
Fig. A Fig. B
•If 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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