Canon EOS 500QD - Manual (Page 12)

I. PREPARATIONS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
Checking the Battery Level
1. Set the command dial to any setting
in the image zone or creative zone,
releasing the lock.
2. The battery check symbol will be
displayed on the LCD panel. The
battery check symbol indications
have the follows meanings:
sa : The battery power is sufficient.
ca : Battery power is low. Please have
new batteries ready.
cizi : Replace both batteries with new
ones.
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Please see page 59.
• The command dial lock must be
released before a battery check can
be carried out.
• Life of two lithium CR123A/DL123A batteries (number of rolls of film
that can be taken).
Temperature Without Flash With 50% Fiash All Flash
Normal (- h 20 °C) 60 Rolls 25 Rolls 12 Rolls
Low(-10°C) 35 Rolls 15 Rolls 7 Rolls
«Tests are based on new batteries, using the EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 II Lens and 24-exp film.
Data based on Canon’s Standard Test Method.
* The shooting capacity will be reduced if the autofocus or shutter is used with no film in the
camera.
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• If there is nothing at all displayed on the LCD panel, check to see if the batteries are
inserted upside down. Re-insert the batteries the correct way up.
•Always check the battery level before using the camera.
• Remember that batteries can sometimes be difficult to obtain in certain areas. Be sure
to have an adequate supply when traveling overseas or when you expect to take large
numbers of photographs.
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