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54 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
Cautions: Using Batteries
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Precautions for Use
• If improperly handled, batteries may rupture or leak, causing the
product to corrode. Observe the following precautions when
handling batteries:
- Turn the product off before replacing the battery.
- Batteries may be hot after extended use.
- Keep the battery terminals clean.
- Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.
- Do not short or disassemble batteries or expose them to flame or
excessive heat.
- Replace the terminal cover when the battery is not inserted in the
camera or charger.
• If the battery is hot, for example immediately after use, wait for it
to cool before charging. Attempting to charge the battery while its
internal temperature is elevated will impair battery performance, and
the battery may not charge or charge only partially.
• If the battery will not be used for some time, remove it from
the camera and store it in a cool, dry location with an ambient
temperature of 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F). Avoid hot or extremely
cold locations.
• Batteries in long-term storage should be charged to about 50% at
least once a year. Do not charge the battery to 100% before returning
it to storage. A fully-exhausted battery will charge to around 50% in
about half the time needed to charge it to 100%.