Installing the Batteries

Please use four AA-size alkaline batteries or separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.

When the indicator blinks, the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not perform the following or image data may be lost or corrupted: Do not shake the camera. Do not turn off the power or open the SD card slot cover or the battery cover.

The use of the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 is recommended to power the camera during long usage sessions. The separately sold battery charger kit lets you use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the camera.

1. Be sure that the camera power is off. Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow and open the cover.
   
   
   
   
2. Insert the batteries as shown. You can check the orientation the batteries should go in on the seal inside the battery compartment.
   
   
   
   
3. Close the battery cover.
   
   
   

Proper Battery Handling

• Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. For information on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately).
• Since the performance of alkaline batteries may differ according to brand, the operating time of the batteries you purchase may not be as long as the batteries that came with the camera.
• Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used. Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries. If you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using Canon's AA-size NiMH Battery Kit (a four-piece set).
• While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended.
• Never mix unused and partially used batteries. Always load four fresh (or fully recharged) batteries at the same time.
• Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the right direction.
• Never mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers. All four batteries should be identical.
• Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. Oil from one's skin or other dirt may cause a considerable reduction in the number of recordable images or reduce usage time.
• Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures (especially with alkaline batteries). If you are using the camera in cold areas and batteries are running down faster than they should, you may be able to restore performance by placing batteries in an inner pocket to warm them up prior to use. But be careful that you don't put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these objects may cause batteries to short-circuit.
• If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use.