Canon PowerShot A510 PowerShot A520/A510 Camera User Guide - Page 17
Preparing the Camera
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Preparing the Camera, Basic Function Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries Insert two AA-size alkaline batteries (supplied with the camera) or separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. 1 Be sure that the camera power is off. 2 Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow, and open the cover. 3 Insert the batteries as shown. Positive end (+) Negative end (-) When the upper indicator blinks green, do not turn off the power or open the battery cover. The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the memory card. z The use of the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 is recommended to power the camera during long usage sessions (p. 131). z The separately sold battery charger kit lets you use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the camera (p. 129). z See Battery Performance (p. 144). z For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the System Map (separate from this guide). 4 Close the battery cover. 15