206Appendix

Battery Handling

Battery ChargezThe following icon and message will display.

IconsMessage

Sufficient battery charge.

Recharge the battery soon for extended use.

(blinking red) Low battery charge. Recharge the battery.

Change the Battery is fully depleted and the camera can no

batteries longer operate. Charge the battery immediately.

Battery Handling PrecautionszKeep the battery terminals clean at all times.

Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery.

zAt low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and

the low battery icon ( ) 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

 

 

( ) terminals (Fig. A). To carry the

 

 

battery or store it during periods of

 

 

disuse, always replace the terminal

 

 

cover (Fig. B).

 

 

These conditions can damage the

 

 

battery.