ENG-6
Before You Start
(The 12x36 IS III is shown in the illustrations.)
1
Attach the strap.
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Make sure there is no slack at
the clasp, and that the strap
does not loosen at the clasp
when you pull it.
2
Insert the battery.
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Open the battery chamber
cover, and insert the battery in
the c and – orientation
shown in the battery chamber.
3
Check that the lamp lights.
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Press the Image Stabilizer
button and check that the lamp
lights.
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When handling batteries, please carefully read " Warning (regarding
the batteries)" and "
Caution (regarding the batteries)" which are found
on page 4 of this manual.
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Please use two new batteries of the same brand. Also, always replace
both batteries at the same time.
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Since the shapes of battery contacts for AA-size batteries other than alkaline batteries*
is not standardized, use of certain brand batteries may result in contact failure.
* An alkaline battery is a primary cell capable of electrical discharge only and designed to
be used only once and discarded.
Battery Life (Continuous Use)
(Based on Canon's testing conditions)
25°C / 77°F
–10°C / 14°F
Size-AA alkaline batteries*
Approx. 9 hours
Approx. 1 hour
* Alkaline battery usage times can vary greatly depending on the brand.
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AA-size nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH) can also be used.
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Rechargeable batteries are batteries which can be charged and reused
many times.
