Appendix178Battery HandlingBattery ChargeThe following icon and message will display.Battery Handling Precautionsz This camera uses AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-sizeNiMH batteries (sold separately).While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries,performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended.z Since the performance of alkaline batteries may differaccording to brand, the operating time of the batteries youpurchase may not be as long as the batteries that came withthe camera.z When using the camera under low temperature conditions orover long periods, you are recommend to use of Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately).Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures whenalkaline batteries are used. Also due to their specifications, alkalinebatteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries.z Never mix unused and partially used batteries.The partially used batteries may leak.z Do not install the batteries with their terminals ( and )reversed.z Do not mix batteries of different types or from differentmanufacturers.The battery indicatorblinks green.Battery charge is low. If usingthe camera for an extendedperiod, replace the batteriesas soon as possible.Change the batteriesBatteries are depleted and thecamera can no longeroperate. Replace the batteriesimmediately.
