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zAt low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and
the remaining battery charge icon 
(blinks red) may appear earlier than usual.
Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming it in a pocket immediately before use.
zHowever, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that could cause a short circuit, such as a key ring, etc.
The battery may be short circuiting.
z Do not allow any metal objects such | Fig. A | Fig. B |
as key rings to touch the ( ) and |
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battery or store it during periods of |
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disuse, always replace the terminal |
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cover (Fig. B). |
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These conditions can damage the battery.
You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D).
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| harged Battery | Spent Battery | ||
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Attach it so the S | Attach it the opposite way |
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zYou are recommended to use it in the camera until it is depleted and to store it in an indoor location with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 0 – 30 °C (32 – 86 °F).
Storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time (about one year) may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance. If you do not use the battery for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it in the camera about once a year before returning it to storage.
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