Canon PowerShot A200 PowerShot A200/A100 Camera User Guide - Page 11

● Preparing the Camera ● 5 Insert the CF card as shown and close the CF card slot / battery cover. Slide the CF card firmly to the end. To release the CF card, hold onto it and remove. When the camera's indicator flashes green, do not turn off the power or open the battery cover. The camera is writing, reading, erasing or trans- mitting an image to or from the CF card. Do not perform the following operations as recorded images may be damaged as a result. • Turn the camera off • Open the cover • Shake the camera Be aware that use of CF cards whose contents have been edited on another camera or with another company's software may cause the 20 camera to operate incorrectly. We recommend that you use the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK800 to power the camera during long usage sessions (p. 99). The optional battery charger kit lets you use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the camera (p. 96). For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the System Map (separate from this guide). For important information, see "Battery Performance" (p. 109) and "CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)" (p. 110). Proper Battery Handling Use AA-size Alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries only. Refer to "Using Rechargeable Batteries" (p. 96) for their handling. Never use manganese or lithium batteries, as these battery types may overheat in the camera. Since the performance of alkaline batteries may differ according to brand, the operating time of the batteries you purchase may not be as long as the batteries that came with the camera. Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used. Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries. If you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH Battery Kit. While it is possible to use AA-size nickelcadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended. ● Preparing the Camera ● Never mix unused and partially used batteries. Always load two fresh (or fully recharged) batteries at the same time. Never mix batteries of different types or from different manufactures. Both batteries should be identical. Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. Oil from one's skin or other dirt may cause a considerable reduction in the number of recordable images or reduced usage time. Before using the camera, wipe the and terminals in the camera well with a dry cloth. Dirt may cause a bad electrical contact. Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures (especially with alkaline batteries). If you are using the camera in cold areas and batteries are running down faster than they should, you may be able to restore performance by placing batteries in an inner pocket to warm them up prior to use. But be careful that you don't put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these objects may cause batteries to short-circuit. 21