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Appendix
Appendix
Battery Handling
Battery Charge
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Battery Handling Precautions
zThis camera uses AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon
AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately).
While it is possible to use AA-size ni ckel-cadmium batteries ,
performance is unrelia ble and their use is not recommended.
zSince the performance of alkaline batteries may differ
according to brand, the operating time of the batteries you
purchase may not be as long as the batteries that came with
the camera.
zWhen using the camera under low tempera ture conditions
or over long periods, you are rec ommend to use Canon
AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately).
Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when
alkaline batteries are used. Also due to their specifications,
alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries.
zNever mix unused and partially us ed batteries.
The partially used batt eries may leak.
zDo not install the batteries with their terminals ( and )
reversed.
zDo not mix batteries of different types or from different
manufacturers.
Battery charge is low. If using
the camera for an extended
period, replace the bat teries
as soon as possible.
Change the batteries
Batteries are depleted and the
camera can no longer operate.
Replace the batteries
immediately.