23Recharging the BatteryThe numbers and markings on thebattery charger correspond to thetable on the left.Recharge Leve l Red lamp0-50% Blinks once per second50-75% Blinks twice per second75-90% Blinks three timesper second90% or higher Lights onDo not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512.If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period without the camerabeing used, a low electrical current may be discharged excessively and thebattery’s service life may be affected. When not using the camera, removethe battery and attach the protective cover to prevent shorting. Beforeusing the camera again, be sure to recharge the battery.Storing the battery while fully charged may reduce its service life orperformance.Battery Packs BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, and BP-512 are dedicated toCanon products. Using them with a non-Canon battery charger or productmay result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.After the red lamp lights, continue to rechargethe battery for an hour to attain a full charge.Even a recharged, unused battery will graduallydrain its power. Recharge the battery on the daybefore or on the day you plan to use it.By referring to the marking, you can attach the protective cover to thebattery to indicate whether the battery has been recharged or not.After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power cord fromthe power outlet.The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambienttemperature and battery’s recharge level.The battery pack can operate in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to104°F). However, for full operating performance, using it between 10°C(50°F) and 30°C (86°F) is recommended. In cold locations such as skiareas, battery performance temporarily decreases and the operatingtime may be shorter.If operating time is sharply reduced even after normal recharging, the batterypack may have reached its service life. Replace it with a new battery.
