Canon EOS 1 N - Manual (Page 8)

Camera Care and Precautions
4. Battery Information
This camera requires battery power for operation. Always check the battery at the
following times;
1. When loading a new battery
2. After lengthy storage
3. If the shutter will not release
4. In cold weather
5. Before an important shooting assignment
• Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth to ensure proper contact.
• The battery may explode or cause burns if disassembled, recharged, shorted,
exposed to high temperatures, or disposed of in fire. Be sure to observe all pre­
cautions indicated on the battery package. Always keep batteries out of the
reach of children.
• Lithium battery performance deteriorates slightly in temperatures below
0°C/32°F. Keep the camera and especially a spare battery close to your body or
in an inside pocket to keep it warm until use.
5. Camera Operation with a Low Battery
Even if the battery indicator blinks or does not appear in the LCD panel during bat­
tery check, exposure will be correct as long as the shutter releases. When the bat­
tery power drops below a certain level, film advance and rewinding stop operating
and “
he
” blinks in the display. Film winding automatically resumes after a new
battery is loaded. To resume rewinding, press the film rewind button ( ).
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