Using The Optional Battery Kits - Canon Powershot A40 User Manual

Using the Optional Battery Kits

Using Rechargeable Batteries
(Battery and Charger Kit CBK100)
Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable
AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge
batteries as shown below.
¡The indicator flashes while charging, then comes on
solid when charging is finished.
¡This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-
size NiMH batteries. Please do not attempt to charge
any other type of batteries with this charger.
¡Never mix new batteries together with batteries that
have been used in other devices.
¡When recharging batteries from the camera, always
recharge all four of them at the same time.
¡All batteries you place in the charger should be at
approximately the same charge state, and should have
been purchased at the same time. Don't mix batteries
with different purchase dates or different charge states.
¡Do not attempt to recharge fully charged batteries, as
doing so may reduce or impair battery performance.
¡Do not recharge batteries in enclosed areas that tend
to retain heat.
¡Repeatedly recharging batteries before they become
fully depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity. Do
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