Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III EOS-1Ds Mark III Instruction Manual - Page 187

Camera Settings & Battery Information 3 Battery Info. You can check the battery's condition on a menu screen. Select [Battery info.]. Under the [6] tab, select [Battery info.], then press . Designation of the battery being used or household power source. Remaining battery level displayed by the battery check display (p.29) in 1% increments. Shots taken with the current battery. The number is reset when the battery is recharged. Battery's performance level is displayed in one of three levels. (p.27) (Green): Battery performance is fine. (Green): Battery performance is slightly degraded. (Red): Purchasing a new battery is recommended. If "Calibration is recommended when charging battery next time" is displayed at the bottom of the LCD monitor, see page 28. If for some reason, communication with the battery is not successful, the battery check display will show on the top LCD panel and the viewfinder. When you check the battery info, [Cannot communicate with battery] will be displayed. However, shooting will still be possible. If you use any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E4, the camera might not attain its full performance. It may also cause camera malfunction. Using Battery Pack LP-E4 is recommended. 187