Installing The Batteries/Cf Card - Canon PowerShot S1 IS User Manual

Installing the Batteries/CF Card

Install the batteries and the CF card to get
ready for shooting.
Please use four AA-size alkaline batteries or
separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH)
batteries.
When the indicator blinks, the camera is writing,
reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or
from the card. Do not perform the following or
image data may be lost or corrupted:
Do not shake the camera.
Do not turn off the power or open the CF card
slot cover or the battery cover.
The use of the separately sold Compact Power
Adapter CA-PS700 is recommended to power the
camera during long usage sessions (p. 143).
The separately sold battery charger kit lets you
use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the
camera (p. 140).
See Battery Performance (p. 150).
For information about the Battery and Charger Kit
and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see
the System Map (separate from this guide).
14 1. Preparing the Camera
Battery cover lock
a
a a a a Be sure that the camera power is off
(p. 19). Slide the battery cover lock in
the direction of the arrow and open
the cover.
b b b b Insert the batteries as shown.
You can check the orientation the batteries
should go in on the seal inside the battery
compartment.
c c c c Close the battery cover.
b