Canon 12x36 IS III Image Stabilized Binoculars - Manual (Page 7)

ENG-6
Before You Start
(The 12x36 IS III is shown in the illustrations.)
1
Attach the strap.
z Make sure there is no slack at
the clasp, and that the strap
does not loosen at the clasp
when you pull it.
2
Insert the battery.
z Open the battery chamber
cover, and insert the battery in
the correct + and – orientation
shown in the battery chamber.
3
Check that the lamp lights.
z Press the Image Stabilizer
button and check that the lamp
lights.
z
When handling batteries, please carefully read " Warning (regarding
the batteries)" and " Caution (regarding the batteries)" which are found
on page 4 of this manual.
z
Please use two new batteries of the same brand. Also, always replace
both batteries at the same time.
z
Since the shapes of battery contacts for AA-size batteries other than alkaline batteries*
is not standardized, use of certain brand batteries may result in contact failure.
* An alkaline battery is a primary cell capable of electrical discharge only and designed to
be used only once and discarded.
Battery Life (Continuous Use)
(Based on Canon's testing conditions)
25°C / 77°F –10°C / 14°F
Size-AA alkaline batteries* Approx. 9 hours Approx. 1 hour
* Alkaline battery usage times can vary greatly depending on the brand.
z
AA-size nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH) can also be used.
z
Rechargeable batteries are batteries which can be charged and reused
many times.