Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH, User Manual

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Appendix
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Battery Handling
Battery Charge
z The following icon and message will display.
Battery Handling Precautions
z Keep the battery terminals clean at all times.
Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and
camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before
charging or using the battery.
z At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and
the low battery icon (
) may appear earlier than usual.
Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming it in a pocket
immediately before use.
z However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket
that could cause a short circuit, such as a key ring, etc.
The battery may be short circuiting.
z Do not allow any metal objects such
as key rings to touch the (
) and
( ) terminals (Fig. A). To carry the
battery or store it during periods of
disuse, always replace the terminal
cover (Fig. B).
These conditions can damage the
battery.
Icons Message
Sufficient battery charge.
Recharge the battery soon for extended use.
(blinking red) Low battery charge. Recharge the battery.
Change the
batteries
Battery is fully depleted and the camera can no
longer operate. Charge the battery immediately.
Fig. A
Fig. B
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