Canon A580 - Manual (Page 167)

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Appendix
z Never mix unused and partially used batteries.
The partially used batteries may leak.
z
Do not install the batteries with their terminals ( and )
reversed.
z Do not mix batteries of different types or from different
manufacturers.
z Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well
with a dry cloth.
If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from one’s skin or other dirt,
the number of recordable images may be considerably diminished, or
the amount of time the camera can be used may be reduced.
z
At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and
the low battery icon (
) may appear earlier than usual.
Under these conditions, restore the battery performance by warming it
in a pocket immediately before use.
z
Do not put the batteries into a pocket together with metallic
items such as a key ring.
The batteries may be short circuited.
z
When not using the camera for long periods, remove the
batteries from the camera and store them separately.
If the batteries are left inside the camera, the camera may become
damaged from battery leakage.
Memory Card
z SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab
Slide the
switch up.
Slide the switch
down (you can
protect the images
and other data on
the memory card).
Write Protect Tab
Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible