Preparing the Camera 19Handling Precautions• Keep the battery pack terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirtyterminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack andcamera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before chargingor using the battery pack.• Do not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when itcontains the battery pack. The battery pack could fly out.• At low temperatures, battery pack performance may be reduced and thelow battery icon may appear earlier than usual. Under these conditions,resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket immediatelybefore use. However, ensure that there are no metallic items in thepocket that could cause a short circuit, such as a key holder, etc.• Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions,on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Heat will build up andcould result in a fire.• Do not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB-1LH or NB-1L in thischarger.• The battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its powerwhile installed in the camera, even with the power off, or in the charger.This will shorten battery life.• Do not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to touch the “+” and “-”terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry thebattery pack or store it during periods of disuse, always replace theterminal cover (Fig.B) or place it in the supplied case and store it in a cool,dry place. Recharge it fully before using it again.• If the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially evenwhen it is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should bereplaced.Fig. A Fig. B
