Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how 
the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D).

z You are recommended to use it in the camera until it is 

completely discharged and to store it in an indoor location 
with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 
0 – 30 °C (32 – 86 °F).
Storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time (about one 
year) may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance. If you do 
not use the battery for long periods of time, charge it fully and 
discharge it fully in the camera about once a year before 
returning it to storage.

Charging the Battery

z Since this is a lithium-ion battery, you need not completely 

z It takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes to fully charge the 

battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing 
standards).
• Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 

°F) is recommended.

• Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature 

and the battery's charge state.

z You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or 

one day before, to ensure a full charge.
Even charged batteries continue to discharge naturally.

z If the performance of the battery diminishes substantially 

Fig. C

Fig. D

Charged Battery
Attach it so the 

 

is visible

Spent Battery
Attach it the 
opposite way to 
Fig. C.