Canon 514XL-S - Manual (Page 25)

ed. Loading the batteries facing the wrong way,
can be very dangerous as short-circuits caused by
inverse current flows are possible. Unload the
batteries if the camera is not being used for a long
period of time in order to prevent possible damage
to the camera by battery leakage.
• Battery Life
When new Manganese batteries (size AA) are
used in normal temperatures:
Regular shooting: more than 10 cartridges.
Single frame shooting: more than one cartridge.
• It may vary a little according to the frequency
of zooming or use of sound film.
• Battery Check
You cannot photograph correctly when bat­
teries become weak. It is particularly necessary to
check batteries when the camera is used in cold
places, after It is not used for a long time, and when
the batteries are changed. Set the main switch at
"R", look into the viewfinder, and press the battery
check button. If the red lamp on the right side of
the viewfinder lights, it means there is enough
power. If it doesn't light, replace the batteries
with new ones.