Battery Handling - Canon PowerShot G7 User Guide Advanced User Manual

Battery Handling

The following icon and message will display.
Battery charge is low.
Recharge it as soon as
possible it will be used for an
extended period.
Keep the battery terminals clean at all times.
Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and
camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before
charging or using the battery.
At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced
and the low battery icon (
Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming it in a
pocket immediately before use.
However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket
that could cause a short circuit, such as a key ring, etc.
The battery may short circuit.
Do not allow any metal objects such as key rings to touch
the (
store it during periods of disuse, always replace the
terminal cover (Fig.B).
These conditions can damage the battery. You may be able to
check the charge state depending upon how
the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D).
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Battery Charge
Battery Handling Precautions
) and ( ) terminals (Fig. A). To carry the battery or
U.S.A. and Canada only:
The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the
product is recyclable.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how
to recycle this battery.
Change the batteries
Battery charge is insufficient
to operate the camera.
Replace the battery
immediately.
) may appear earlier than usual.