NB3L Battery  Replacement

When you recharge your NB-3L, you're using up a recharge cycle, and coming one cycle closer to not being able to recharge anymore. Keep in mind that the best way to maximize battery life varies even from one battery model to another. The rule remains: read the directions that came with the batteries.

• Do make a point of storing batteries in a cool, dry place at normal room temperature.

• Do make sure that the contacts on your rechargeable batteries and in your camera stay clean and make good electrical contact. If they seem dirty, use a pencil eraser to clean them.

• Do make a point of giving the Canon NB-3L battery replacement a chance to cool down after recharging instead of popping them into your camera immediately.

• Don't leave your NB3L camera battery — or your camera with batteries in it — sitting in places like a hot car in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Heat raises the self-discharge rate — and it isn't a good thing for the electronics inside your camera, either. Extreme cold isn't too good for the battery either.

• Don't try to recharge the NB-3L in a battery charger that's not designed for them. Match the charger to the battery type.