193AppendixUsing the Optional Battery KitsUsing Rechargeable Batteries(Battery and Charger Kit CBK100)Included are the battery charger and four rechargeableAA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Chargebatteries as shown below.• The indicator blinks while charging, then comes on solidwhen charging is finished.○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○• This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-sizeNiMH batteries. Please do not attempt to charge anyother type of batteries with this charger.• Never mix new batteries together with batteries thathave been used in other devices.• When recharging batteries from the camera, alwaysrecharge all four of them at the same time.• All batteries you place in the charger should be atapproximately the same charge state, and should havebeen purchased at the same time. Don’t mix batterieswith different purchase dates or different charge states.• Do not attempt to recharge fully charged batteries, asdoing so may reduce or impair battery performance.Also, do not charge batteries for more than 24 consecu-tive hours.• Do not recharge batteries in enclosed areas that tend toretain heat.Indicator To a poweroutlet
