Canon AE-1 PROGRAM - 4 Checking the Battery

4. Checking the Battery
Turn the main switch to " A." Press the battery check but-
ton. Shooting is possible
if you
hear about six or more
"beeps" per second. If the
camera beeps slowly (about
three
or fewer "beeps" per
second), there
is not enough
power . In this case, replace the
battery.
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Notes
1. With normal use, the battery
should
last about one year.
2. It is necessary to take special
precautions with the battery
when you
are shooting in
temperaWres below Qoe (32°
F) . See p. 68 .
3. Remove the battery
if you do
not expect
to use the camera
for about three weeks or
longer.