Canon POWERSHOT A650IS User Manual page 36

1821 A ppendix
Using Rechargeable Batteries
(Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)
This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size
NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown
below.
_ To a power outlet
O_ Charge Indicator
• After inserting the batteries, plug the charger (CB-5AH) into an outlet,
or attach the power cord to the charger (CB-5AHE, not shown) and
plug the other end into an outlet.
• Do not insert and charge additional batteries once charging has
begun.
• The charge indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when
charging is finished.
i_ • The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to
charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH and NB-
2AH. Please do not attempt to charge other type of battery.
• Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or
different charge states. When recharging batteries _always
recharge both of them at the same time.
• Do not attempt to recharge fully charged batteries, as doing
so may reduce or impair battery performance. Also, do not
charge batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
• Do not recharge batteries in enclosed areas that tend to
retain heat.
Do not recharge the batteries untU the LCD monitor displays
the "Change the batteries" message. Repeatedly recharging
batteries before they become depleted may cause batteries
to lose capacity.