Canon EOS 500QD - Manual (Page 60)

1. Remove the batteries, wipe the battery terminals and reload them.
Check the batteries again. If the be indicator still appears, replace
the batteries with new ones.
2. Release the shutter once.
If the be indicator goes out, the problem is corrected and you can
continue using the camera normally. If the be indicator does not
stop, the camera needs to be examined by an authorized Canon ser­
vice facility.
3) Lithium Battery Information
Always check the batteries at the following times:
1. When loading new batteries
2. After lengthy storage
3. If the shutter will not release
4. In cold weather
5. Before an important shooting assignment
Battery Use Information
• Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth to ensure proper con­
tact.
• The batteries may explode or cause burns if disassembled, recharged,
shorted, exposed to high temperatures, or disposed of in fire. Be sure
to observe all precautions indicated on the battery package. Always
keep it out of the reach of children.
• Battery performance deteriorates slightly in temperatures below 0°C.
Keep the camera and especially a spare battery close to your body or
in an inside pocket to keep it warm until use.
• Remove the batteries if you do not expect to use the camera for more
than three weeks.
4) Camera Operation with Low Batteries
Even if the be indicator appears in the LCD panel during battery
check, exposure will be okay as long as the shutter releases. Film
advance and rewind will be impaired by insufficient battery power.
Please replace the batteries with new ones.
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