128AppendixUsing the Power Kits (Sold Separately)Using Rechargeable Batteries(Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200)Included are the battery charger and fourrechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride)batteries. Charge batteries as shown below.z This charger can be used only to chargeCanon AA-size NiMH NB-2AH batteries.Please do not attempt to charge anyother type of batteries with this charger.z Never mix new batteries together withbatteries that have been used in otherdevices.The indicator blinkswhile charging, thenlights steadily whencharging is finished.IndicatorTo a poweroutletz When recharging batteries from thecamera, always recharge all four of themat the same time.z All batteries you place in the chargershould be at approximately the samecharge state, and should have beenpurchased at the same time. Don't mixbatteries with different purchase datesor different charge states.z Do not attempt to recharge fully chargedbatteries, as doing so may reduce orimpair battery performance. Also, do notcharge batteries for more than 24consecutive hours.z Do not recharge batteries in enclosedareas that tend to retain heat.z Repeatedly recharging batteries beforethey become fully depleted may causebatteries to lose capacity. Do notrecharge the batteries until the LCDmonitor displays the “Change thebatteries” message.z Wipe the battery terminals well with adry cloth in the following situations, asthe terminals may be soiled with oil fromone’s skin or other dirt:
