Canon 9685A001AA PowerShot G6 Camera User Guide - Page 24

Charging the Battery Pack (continued) When using Battery Pack BP-511A or BP-514, you can distinguish between the discharged battery pack and fully charged battery pack by changing the direction of the battery cover (Fig. C and D). Recharge the battery fully before using it again. Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C Fig. D Fully Charged Battery Used Battery Attach so the blue portion Attach in the of the battery pack can be opposite way of seen through the window. Fig. C. z Even charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or one day before, to ensure a full charge. z Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time (about 1 year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance, you are recommended to use the battery pack in the camera until the symbol displays and to store it at normal temperature (30 °C/ 86 °F) or lower. If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it to storage. z The camera consumes the battery charge when the power is on even when a function is not being used. To conserve the battery charge, be particularly attentive in turning the camera off. z Although the battery pack's maximum operating range is 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F), the optimal range is 10 to 30 °C (50 to 86 °F). At cold temperatures, such as those experienced when skiing, performance will temporarily decline, reducing the usable time before recharging. z If the usable time of a battery pack diminishes substantially even when fully charged, it should be replaced. 20