21Preparing the CameraPreparing the CameraUse the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time youuse the camera or when the “Change the battery pack” message displays.To protect the battery pack and prolong its life, do not charge it forlonger than 24 hours continuously.• Since this is a lithium ion battery pack, you need not completelydischarge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any point.• It takes approximately 95 minutes to fully charge the battery pack from afully discharged state (based on Canon’s testing standard). Charging itwithin a temperature range of 5° to 40 °C (41° to 104 °F) is recommended.• Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature andthe battery pack’s charge state.• See Battery Capacity (p. 175).• You may hear a noise during charging. This is not a malfunction.Charging the Battery Pack1 Insert the battery pack into thebattery charger.Align the battery pack according to thearrows on the battery and the charger.Insert the battery securely.2 Battery charger model names and typesvary by region(For CB-2LU)Plug the battery charger into apower outlet.(For CB-2LUE)Attach the power cord to the batterycharger and plug it into a power outlet.• The charge indicator will light orangewhile the battery pack is charging. It willchange to green when the charge iscomplete.• After charging, unplug the battery chargerand remove the battery pack.Charge Indicator
