Handling Precautions
• Keep the batterypack terminals(_C_) deanat all times. Dirty
terminalsmaycause poor contactbetween the battery pack and
camera.Polishthe terminals with atissueor adry cloth beforecharging
or usingthe batterypack.
• Donot rapidly overturn or wave the batterycharger aroundwhen it
containsthe batterypack.The battery pack could fly out.
• At lowtemperatures, batterypack performance may be reducedandthe
low battery iconmay appear earlierthan usual.Under theseconditions,
resuscitatethebattery packby warming it in a pocketimmediately
beforeuse. However,ensure that there areno metallic items in the
pocketthat couldcausea short circuit,such as akey holdel, etc.
• Do not place anything, such astablecloths, carpets,bedding orcushions,
ontop of the batterychargerwhile it is charging. Heatwill build upand
couldresult in a fire.
• Do not charge batteries other than BatteryPackNB-1LHor NB-1L(sold
separately)inthis charger.
• The battery pack continues to dischargea minimal portion of its power
while installedin the camera,evenwith the power off, or in the charger.
Thiswill shorten battery life.
• Donot allow any metalobjectssuchas keyringsto touch the "+" and "-"
terminals(Fig.A), as this candamage thebattery pack.Tocarrythe
batterypack orstore itduring
periodsof disuse,always Fig.A _ Fig.B
replacetheterminal cover
(Fig.B)or placeit inthe
suppliedcaseandstore it in a
cool,dryplace. Rechargeit
fullybefore using it again.
• Evencharged battery packscontinue to discharge naturally. You are
advisedto charge the battery on the day of use, or one day before,
to ensure a full charge.
• Since storing afully charged battery pack for long periods of time
(about 1 year)can shorten its life cycle or affect performance, you are
recommended to usethe battery pack inthe camera until it is
completely discharged and to store it at normal temperature (23_C/
732) or lower. Ifyou do not usethe battery pack for long periodsof
time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in thecamera at least once
ayear before returning it to storage.
• If the performance of thebattery pack diminishessubstantiallyevenwhen
itis fully charged,its life hasbeenexceededand it should be replaced.