Canon EOS 5D MARK III Instruction Manual page 35

Checking the Battery information
You can check the battery's condition on the LCD monitor. Each Battery
Pack LP-E6 has a unique serial number, and you can register multiple
battery packs to the camera. When you use this feature, you can check
the registered battery pack's remaining capacity and operation history.
Battery position
Select [Battery info.].
_ Under the [_'3] tab, select [Battery
info.], then press <8>.
_y,, T he battery info screen will appear.
.Battery model or household power source
being used.
.... T he battery level icon (p.35) is displayed
together with the remaining battery capacity
shown in 1% increments.
taken with the current battery. The
number is reset when the battery is recharged.
............ Battery's recharge performance level is
displayed in one of three levels.
_ _ (Green): Battery's r echarge performance is fine.
I_Fq (Green): Battery'srechargeperformanceis
slightlydegraded.
[:]rq(Red): Purchasing a new battery is
recommended.
The use of a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E6 is recommended. If you
use any battery other than the Battery Pack LP-E6. tqe camera's full
performance may not be attained or malfunction may result
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The shutter count s the number of still photos taken. (Movies are not coun[ed.)
The battery information will also be displayed when a LP-E6 battery pack
is in the Battery Grip BG-E11. If you use size-AA/LR6 batteries, only the
battery level indicator will be displayed.
If for some reason, communication with the battery is not possible or irregular,
[Use this battery?] will be displayed. If you select [OK], you can continue
shooting. However. depending on the battery, the battery info screen may no[ be
displayed or may not display battery info correctly.