Canon PowerShot SD870 IS PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS - Page 208

206 Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge z The following icon and message will display. Icons Message Sufficient battery charge. Recharge the battery soon for extended use. (blinking red) Low battery charge. Recharge the battery. Change the Battery is fully depleted and the camera can no batteries longer operate. Charge the battery immediately. Battery Handling Precautions z Keep the battery terminals clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery. z At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier than usual. Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming it in a pocket immediately before use. z However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that could cause a short circuit, such as a key ring, etc. The battery may be short circuiting. z Do not allow any metal objects such as key rings to touch the ( ) and Fig. A Fig. B ( ) terminals (Fig. A). To carry the battery or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover (Fig. B). These conditions can damage the battery.