Canon PowerShot A470 PowerShot A470 Camera User Guide - Page 156

154 Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown below. Recharging is also possible using two batteries. To a power outlet To a power outlet Charge Indicator 4 batteries 2 batteries • After inserting the batteries, plug the charger (CB-5AH) into an outlet, or attach the power cord to the charger (CB-5AHE, not shown) and plug the other end into an outlet. • Do not insert and charge additional batteries once charging has begun. • The charge indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is finished. z The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH NB-3AH batteries. z Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states. When recharging batteries, always recharge both of them at the same time. z Do not attempt to recharge fully charged batteries, as doing so may reduce or impair battery performance. Also, do not charge batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours. z Do not recharge batteries in enclosed areas that tend to retain heat. z Do not recharge the batteries until the LCD monitor displays the "Change the batteries" message. Repeatedly recharging batteries before they become depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity.