Canon EOS 5000 - Manual (Page 15)

L PREPARATIONS
Checking the Battery Level
■i Release the lock by turning the
® command dial to a setting in the
image zone or shutter-priority zone.
The battery indicator will be
displayed on the LCD panel. The
battery indicator variations indicate
the following:
© : The battery power is sufficient.
(D: Battery power is low. Please have new
batteries ready.
(3): Replace both batteries with new ones.
@ ; Please see page 7.
• The command dial lock must be released
before a battery check can be carried out.
Service life of two lithium CR123A/DL123A batteries (number of rolls
of film that can be taken).
Temperature Without Flash Half with Flash With Flash
Normal {+20 °C)
110 Rolls 45 Rolls 23 Rolls
Low (-10 °C) 75 Rolls 30 Rolls 15 Rolls
Tests are based on new batteries, using the EF35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III Lens and 24-exp. film. Data is
based on Canon's Standard Test Method.
The number of rolls will be reduced for autofocus or filmless camera operations.
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If nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, check to see if the batteries are inserted upside
down. Re-insert the batteries the correct way up.
Always check the battery level before using the camera.
Remember that batteries can sometimes be difficult to obtain in certain areas. Be sure to
have an adequate supply when traveling overseas or when you expect to take a large
number of photographs.
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