Battery Handling - Canon PowerShot S3 IS User Manual

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Appendix
Battery Handling
The following icon and message will display.
C!I
Change the batteries
The battery charge is low. If you plan to Battery charge is insufficient to operate the
use the camera for an extended period camera. Replace the battery immediately.
of time, replace the battery as soon as
possible.
• Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only.
While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable
and their use is not recommended.
• The operating time of the batteries you purchase may not be as long as the
batteries that came with the camera.
The performance of alkaline batteries may differ according to brand.
• If you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using
Canon's AA-size NiMH Battery Kit (sold separately).
Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are
used. Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH
batteries.
• Never mix new batteries together with batteries that have been used in other
devices.
The partially used batteries may leak.
• Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (
EB)
and negative (
8)
ends
in the right direction.
• Never mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers. All four
batteries should be identical.
• Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.
Oil from one's skin or dirtiness may cause a considerable reduction in the number of
recordable images or reduce usage time.
• Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures, and the battery icon C!J
may display more quickly.
If you are using the camera in cold areas and batteries are running down faster than
they should, you may be able to restore performance by placing batteries in an inner
pocket to warm them up prior to use.
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