Checking The Battery Level - Canon EOS-3 Instructions Manual

Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level
• If the <
battery is probably installed incorrectly. Install the battery correctly and check the
battery level.
• Even if the conditions described in 3 and 4 apply, a proper exposure will be
obtained as long as the shutter releases to take a picture.
2CR5 Lithium Battery Life (No. of Rolls)
Temperature
+20 °C
–20 °C
• Pressing the shutter button halfway and activating the autofocus will still consume
battery power even if no pictures are taken.
• Since field conditions may differ, the actual number of rolls may be less than the
figures in the table.
• Pressing the shutter button halfway for prolonged periods or frequent playing with
the autofocus without taking any pictures will lower the number of rolls that can be
taken.
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1
2
3
4
> switch is set to <
Rolls
75 (50)
18 (12)

Checking the Battery Level

1
Set the <
2
Open the side cover and press the
< > button.
3 The battery level indicator will
appear on the LCD panel. The
different indicators indicate the
following:
1:
Battery level OK.
2:
Keep spare battery handy.
3:
(Blinking display) Battery will soon be
exhausted.
4:
(No display): Replace with new battery.
(blinking): See page 7.
> and nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the
• The table shows the number of 24-exposure
rolls based on Canon's tests with a new battery
and an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens. Figures in
parentheses are the number of 36-exposure
rolls.
> switch to < >.