Canon EOS 5D Mark III EOS 5D Mark III Instruction Manual - Page 338
Checking the Battery Information
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3 Checking the Battery Information You can check the battery's condition on the LCD monitor. Each Battery Pack LP-E6 has a unique serial number, and you can register multiple battery packs to the camera. When you use this feature, you can check the registered battery pack's remaining capacity and operation history. Battery position Select [Battery info.]. Under the [53] tab, select [Battery info.], then press . X The battery info screen will appear. Battery model or household power source being used. The battery level icon (p.35) is displayed together with the remaining battery capacity shown in 1% increments. Shots taken with the current battery. The number is reset when the battery is recharged. Battery's recharge performance level is displayed in one of three levels. (Green): Battery's recharge performance is fine. (Green): Battery's recharge performance is slightly degraded. (Red): Purchasing a new battery is recommended. The use of a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E6 is recommended. If you use any battery other than the Battery Pack LP-E6, the camera's full performance may not be attained or malfunction may result. The shutter count is the number of still photos taken. (Movies are not counted.) The battery information will also be displayed when a LP-E6 battery pack is in the Battery Grip BG-E11. If you use size-AA/LR6 batteries, only the battery level indicator will be displayed. If for some reason, communication with the battery is not possible or irregular, [Use this battery?] will be displayed. If you select [OK], you can continue shooting. However, depending on the battery, the battery info screen may not be displayed or may not display battery info correctly. 338