Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Batteries
zCharge becomes Severely Limited
If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the
battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The terminals may be soiled
with oil from one's skin or other dirt.
zUsage in Cold Temperatures (Less than 0°C/32°F)
Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). You are
recommended to place the spare battery in your pocket to warm it
up before switching it for the battery in the flash.
zNon-Use over Extended Periods
Leaving batteries in the High-Power Flash could allow the battery
fluid to leak, damaging the product. Remove the batteries from the
High-Power Flash and store them in a cool, dry place.
zThe High-Power Flash will not fire in the , , or
shooting mode when the automatic flash control is turned off
(p. 82).
zThe flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets
weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to [OFF] when
you finish using the flash.
zBe careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows
with your fingers while the flash is in use.
zThe flash may fire if another flash is being used in close
proximity.
zThe High-Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or
when there are no reflective items.
zFor continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the first
shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots.
zFasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not
loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the
camera and flash resulting in damage to both.
zBefore attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the
lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed.
zTo illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is
up against the side of the camera and parallel with the
camera's front panel.
zA tripod can be used even when the flash is attached.