Canon Power Shot A400 Manual Do Utilizador

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Preparing the Camera
z See Battery Performance (p. 129).
z For information about the Battery and 
Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable 
NiMH batteries, see the System Map
(separate from this guide).
z See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities 
(Recordable Images) (p. 129).
Proper Battery Handling
z Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH 
batteries (sold separately) only. For information 
on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH 
batteries, see Using the Power Kits (Sold 
Separately)
 (p. 121).
Since the performance of alkaline batteries 
may differ according to brand, the operating 
time of the batteries you purchase may not be 
as long as the batteries that came with the 
camera.
z Camera operating time may shorten at low 
temperatures when alkaline batteries are used. 
Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries 
may expire faster than NiMH batteries. If you are 
using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, 
we recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH 
Battery Kit NB4-200 (a four-battery Kit).
z While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-
cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable 
and their use is not recommended.
Never mix unused and partially used 
batteries. Always load two fresh (or fully 
recharged) batteries at the same time. The 
partially used batteries may leak.
Be careful to load the batteries with their positive 
(+) and negative (-) ends in the right direction.
Never mix batteries of different types or from 
different manufacturers. Both batteries 
should be identical.
z Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery 
terminals well with a dry cloth. Oil from one's skin 
or other dirt may cause a considerable reduction 
in the number of recordable images or reduced 
usage time.
z Battery performance deteriorates at low 
temperatures (especially with alkaline batteries).
If you are using the camera in cold areas and 
batteries are running down faster than they 
should, you may be able to restore performance 
by placing batteries in an inner pocket to warm 
them up prior to use. But be careful that you don't 
put the batteries into a pocket together with a 
metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these 
objects may cause batteries to short-circuit.