Checking The Battery - Canon AE-1 PROGRAM Instructions Manual

4. Checking the Battery
Turn the main switch to
" A."
Press the battery check but-
ton . Shooting is possible if you
hear about six or more
"beeps" per second. If the
camera beeps slowly (about
three or fewer "beeps" per
second), there is not enough
power. In this case, replace the
battery.
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Notes
1. With normal use, the battery
should last about one year.
2. It is necessary to take special
precautions with the battery
when you are shooting in
temperaWres below
Qoe
(32°
F) . See p. 68.
3. Remove the battery if you do
not expect to use the camera
for about three weeks or
longer.