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Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions
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o not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above
40 °C (104 °F). Failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery
or impair its performance. Charge the battery indoors at ambient
temperatures of 5 °C–35 °C (41 °F–95 °F). The battery will not charge if its
temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F).
･ Capacity may be reduced and charging times increase at battery
temperatures from 0 °C (32 °F) to 15 °C (59 °F) and from 45 °C (113 °F) to 60
°C (140 °F).
･ Batteries in general exhibit a drop in charging capacity at low ambient
temperatures.
･ Batteries in general exhibit a drop in available capacity at low ambient
temperatures. The change in capacity with temperature is reected in the
camera battery-level display. As a result, the battery display may show a
drop in capacity as the temperature drops, even if the battery is fully
charged.
･ Batteries may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing
batteries from the camera.
Charge batteries before use●
Charge the battery before use. The supplied battery is not fully charged at
shipment.
Ready spare batteries●
Before taking photographs, ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged.
Depending on your location, it may be dicult to purchase replacement
batteries on short notice.
Have fully-charged spare batteries ready on cold days●
Partially-charged batteries may not function on cold days. In cold weather,
charge one battery before use and keep another in a warm place, ready to be
exchanged as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of
its charge.