27• The printer consumes the battery charge when the power is on even when afunction is not being used. To conserve the battery charge, be particularlyattentive in turning the power off.• Although the battery pack’s maximum operating range is 5 to 40˚C (41 to104˚F), the optimal range is 10 to 30˚C (50 to 86˚F). At cold temperatures,such as those experienced on ski hills, performance will temporarily decline,reducing the usable time.• If the usable time of a battery pack diminishes substantially even when fullycharged, it should be replaced.• Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery pack to severe impact.• Do not apply heat or expose the battery pack to open flame.• Immediately flush water over parts of the body or clothing that come intocontact with the inner contents of a battery if the outer casing incurs damage.If any of these substances should contact internal tissues, such as eyes or themouth, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.• Do not use the battery pack in products other than those recommended byCanon.• When the battery pack is attached to the printer, unplug the compact poweradapter.• When the battery pack is attached to the printer, the printer will automaticallyturn off if it is idle for 5 minutes or more.• Remove the battery pack when the printer is not in use.Battery StatusIf battery status is low while the printer is connected to the camera, the camera’sLCD monitor may display the message indicated below.Error Message CorrectionRecharge the printer battery The battery pack’s power is too low to operate theprinter.Switch the battery pack for a fully charged one orrecharge the battery pack.Battery PerformanceNumber of prints Postcard size paper:Approximately 18 sheets* The above data may vary according to the printing environment and the image to be printed.* At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon mayappear very rapidly. In these circumstances, the performance can be improved by warming thebattery pack in a pocket before use.Test conditions:Room temperature (23˚C, 73˚F),Canon images, Continuous print