Recharging the Battery
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Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-
514, BP-511, or BP-512.
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in
the camera for a prolonged period without the camera
being used, a low electrical current may
be
discharged excessively and the
battery's service life may
be
affected. When not using the camera, remove
the battery and attach the protective cover to prevent shorting. Before
using the camera again,
be
sure to recharge the battery.
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Storing the battery while fully charged may reduce its service life
or
performance.
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Battery Packs BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, and BP-512 are dedicated to
Canon products. Using them with a non-Canon battery charger
or
product may result in malfunction
or
accidents for which Canon cannot
be held liable.
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Do not use the battery charger with any power transformer
in
foreign
countries. Doing so can cause malfunction.
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After
the red lamp lights,
continue
to
recharge
the
battery
for
an
hour
to
attain a full charge.
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Even a recharged, unused battery will gradually drain its power.
Recharge the battery on the day before
or
on the day you plan to use it.
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The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient
temperature and battery's recharge level.
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The battery pack can operate
in
temperatures from
aoc
to 40°C (32°F to
104°F). However, for full operating performance, using it between 10°C
(50°F) and 30°C (86°F) is recommended. In cold locations such as ski
areas, battery performance temporarily decreases and the operating
time may be shorter.
Ifoperating time
is
sharply reduced even after normal recharging, the battery
pack may have reached its service life. Replace
it
with a new battery.
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Battery Charger CG-580/CB-5L
is
compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V
AC 50/60 Hz power source. Therefore, it can be used in foreign countries
without a separate power transformer. You only need a plug adapter
if
the country uses a different type
of
plug.
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