Handling Precautions

Keepthe battery pack terminals(_C_) dean at all times. Dirty terminals maycause poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polishthe terminals with a tissueor a dry cloth before charging or usingthe 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 maybe reducedand the low battery icon may appear earlierthan usual. Under these conditions,

resuscitatethe battery pack by warming it in a pocket immediately before use. However,ensurethat there are no metallic items in the pocket that could causea short circuit,such as a key holdel, etc.

Do not place anything, such astablecloths, carpets,bedding or cushions,

on top of the batterycharger while it is charging. Heat will build up and could result in a fire.

Do not charge batteries other than BatteryPackNB-1LHor NB-1L(sold separately)in this 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.

Do not allow any metal objectssuchaskeyringsto touch the "+" and "-"

terminals(Fig. A), asthis candamage the battery pack.Tocarrythe battery pack orstore it during

periods of disuse,always

Fig. A _

Fig. B

replacethe terminal cover

 

 

(Fig.B)or placeit inthe

 

 

supplied caseand storeit in a

 

 

cool, dry place. Rechargeit

 

 

fully before using it again.

 

 

Evencharged battery packscontinue to discharge naturally. You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use,or one day before, to ensure a full charge.

Since 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/ 732) or lower. If you do not usethe 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.

If the performanceof the batterypack diminishessubstantiallyevenwhen it is fullycharged,its life hasbeenexceededand it should be replaced.

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Canon S400 manual Handling Precautions, Replacethe terminal cover