Canon 500 HS - Manual (Page 14)

Initial Preparations
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Insert the included battery.
Open the cover.
z Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).
Insert the battery.
z While pressing the battery lock in the
direction of the arrow, insert the battery
facing as shown and push it in until it clicks
into the locked position.
z Batteries inserted facing the wrong way
cannot be locked into the correct position.
Always confirm that the battery is facing the
right way and locks when inserted.
Close the cover.
z Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you
slide it until it clicks into the closed position
(
).
• To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge
it continuously for more than 24 hours.
• For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger
to other objects. Make sure that it can always move freely.
• For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time
possible with a fully charged battery, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started
guide.
Inserting the Battery
Terminals Battery Lock
COP
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