Preparing the Camera 15Handling Precautions• Do not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when thebattery pack is in it. There is a danger of the battery pack flying out.• At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may be reducedand the low battery icon may appear earlier than usual. Under theseconditions, resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocketimmediately before use. However, ensure that there are no metallicitems in the pocket that could cause the battery pack to short circuit,such as key holders, etc.• Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding orcushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Heat willbuild up and could result in a fire.• Do not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB-1L in this charger.• The battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its powerwhile installed in the camera, even with the camera power off orinserted into the battery charger. This will shorten battery life. Toconserve the battery pack, store it in its case 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, the battery pack should be replaced.
