Installing And Removing The Battery - Camera EOS 20D Digital Instruction Manual

Installing and Removing the Battery

Installing the Battery
Load a fully charged BP-511A battery pack into the camera.
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Open the battery compartment
cover.
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2
Insert the battery.
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3
Close the cover.
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Battery Pack BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512 can also be used.
Checking the Battery Level
When the <4> switch is set to <1> or <J> (p.26), the battery
level will be indicated at one of three levels.
z : Battery level OK.
x : Battery level is low.
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Slide the lever as shown by the arrow
and open the cover.
Point the battery contacts downward.
Insert the battery until it locks into
place.
Press the cover until it snaps shut.
: Battery must be recharged.
Battery Life
Shooting Conditions
Temperature
No Flash
At 20°C / 68°F Approx. 1000
At 0°C / 32°F Approx. 750
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The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A and CIPA (Camera &
Imaging Products Association) testing criteria.
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The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above
depending on the shooting conditions.
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The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of
the LCD monitor.
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Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating the
autofocus only can reduce the number of possible shots.
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The number of possible shots with the BP-514 is the same as indicated
in the table.
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The number of possible shots with the BP-511 or BP-512 will be about
75% of the figures in the table for 20°C. At 0°C, the figures will be about
the same as in the table.
Removing the Battery
1 Open the battery compartment
cover.
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2 Remove the battery.
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Installing and Removing the Battery
[Number of shots]
50% Flash Use
Approx. 700
Approx. 550
Slide the lever as shown by the arrow
and open the cover.
Slide the battery lock lever as shown
by the arrow and remove the battery.
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