Canon PowerShot S80 User Guide Advanced, User Manual

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Do not cover the battery charger with anything, such as a tablecloth, cushion
or blanket, when it is charging. Heat will build up internally and possibly lead
to fire.
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Do not charge Battery other than Battery Pack NB-2LH/NB-2L (sold
separately) with the supplied battery charger.
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The battery pack continues to discharge a small amount when left in the
camera (even with the power turned off) or battery charger. This shortens the
battery life. Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use.
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Do not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to touch the and
terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry the battery
pack, or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover
(Fig. B). When using Battery Pack NB-2LH, you can distinguish between a
discharged battery pack and fully charged battery pack by changing the
direction of the battery cover (Fig. C and D). Recharge the battery fully
before using it again.
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Even charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. You are advised
to charge the battery on the day of use, or one day before, to ensure a full
charge.
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Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time (about 1
year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance, store the battery in an
indoor location with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 0
to 30 °C (32 to 86 °F). If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of
time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year
before returning it to storage.
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The camera consumes the battery charge when the power is on even when a
function is not being used. To conserve the battery charge, be particularly
attentive in turning the camera off.
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If the usable time of a battery pack diminishes substantially even when fully
charged, it should be replaced.
Fig.A Fig.B Fig.C Fig.D
Fully Charged
Battery
Used Battery
Insert the battery
pack so the blue
area is visible.
Attach in the
opposite way of
Fig. C.
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