Canon EOS 5 - Manual (Page 14)

II Camera Preparations 1 Loading and Checking the Battery
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This camera uses a single 6V lithium battery
(2CR5). Load the battery as follows.
1) Turn the battery cover latch counterclock­
wise to open the battery compartment.
2) Insert the battery so that its terminals
enter the camera first.
3) Replace the battery cover and turn the
latch clockwise to firmly lock it in place.
4) Press the lock release button and turn the
command dial to a position other than “L”.
Check the battery indicator displayed in
the LCD panel.
If the entire battery indicator ( «si ) is dis­
played, the battery is in good condition.
All buttons used for changing camera func­
tions are equipped with a six-second timer.
After pressing and releasing the button, the
operation mode activated by the button re­
mains active for six seconds. During this time
period, necessary information for the selected
mode is displayed in the viewfinder and LCD
panel.
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