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Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
zKeep the battery pack and camera terminals ( ) clean at
all times. Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the
battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a
dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack.
zDo not cover the battery charger with anything, such as a
tablecloth, cushion or blanket, when it is charging. Heat will build
up internally and possibly lead to fire.
zDo not charge batteries other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-
511, BP-512 or BP-514 with the supplied equipment. This may
cause a malfunction.
zThe battery pack continues to discharge a small amount when left
in the camera or battery charger even with the power turned off.
This shortens the battery life. Remove the battery pack from the
camera when it is not in use.
zStore the battery in an indoor location with low relative humidity
and between the temperatures of 0 to 30 °C (32 to 86 °F).
zDo not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to touch the “ ”
and “ ” terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack.
To carry the battery pack, or store it during periods of disuse,
always replace the terminal cover (Fig. B) or place it in the
supplied case and store it in a cool, dry place.
zThis is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no need to
completely use or discharge it before recharging. It can be
recharged at any time. However, since the maximum number of
charge cycles is approximately 300 (battery life) (based on
Canon’s testing standard), you are recommended to charge the
battery pack only after having discharged it completely to prolong
battery life.
zThe initial charging of a fully discharged battery pack takes
approximately 90 minutes. It takes a further hour for the battery
pack to reach a fully charged state (based on Canon’s testing
standard).
zCharging times will vary according to the surrounding humidity
and battery pack charge state.
zThe separately sold Battery Pack BP-511, BP-512 and BP-514
can also be used in this camera.