Canon 300D Power Source, Battery cannot be recharged, Battery becomes exhausted quickly

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Troubleshooting Guide

If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.

Power Source

“The battery cannot be recharged.”

•You are using the wrong battery. sUse Battery Pack BP-511 or BP-512.

•The battery is not properly attached to the charger. sAttach the battery properly to the charger. (p.18)

“The camera does not operate even when the Power switch is set to <1>.”

•The battery is exhausted.

sChange the battery pack. (p.18)

•The battery is not installed properly. sInstall the battery properly. (p.20)

•Battery compartment cover is not closed.

sClose the battery compartment cover tightly. (p.20)

• CF card slot cover is not closed.

sLoad the CF card firmly until the CF card eject button pops out, then close the CF card slot cover tightly. (p.24)

“The access lamp still blinks even when the Power switch is set to <2>.”

•If you set the Power switch to <OFF> right after shooting, the access lamp will still blink for a few seconds while the image is recorded onto the CF card.

sWhen the camera finishes recording the image to the CF card, the access lamp will stop blinking and the power will turn off.

“The battery becomes exhausted quickly.”

•The battery is not fully charged. sRecharge the battery fully. (p.18)

•The battery’s service life has expired. sReplace the battery with a new one.

“The camera turns off by itself.”

•Auto power off is in effect.

sSet the Power switch to <1> again or set auto power off to [Off]. (p.30)

“Only the <π> icon is displayed on the LCD panel.”

•The battery has almost exhausted. sRecharge the battery. (p.18)

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Contents Page Page Copyrights Test the Camera Before ShootingEquipment Check List Contents 109 Safety Warnings Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage LCD Panel and LCD Monitor CameraLens Electrical Contacts Lithium Battery for the Date and TimeCF Card EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens NomenclatureReference page numbers are indicated by p.∗∗ LCD AEB LCD PanelViewfinder Information Basic Zone Mode DialImage Zone Creative ZoneBattery pack slot Red lamp Battery Charger CB-5LPower cord socket DC coupler plug DC coupler cord AC Adaptor Kit ACK-E2 optionalConventions Used in this Manual Attaching the Strap Before You StartAttach the battery Connect the power cord4Recharge the battery 2Remove the coverPage Installing and Removing the Battery 2Remove the battery pack Removing the Battery Open the battery compartment coverBattery Life Shooting conditions2Connect the power cord Using a Household Power SupplyConnect the DC Coupler Connect the DC Coupler’s plug to the AC adapter’s socketMounting and Detaching a Lens On the lens, set the focus mode switch to AFMounting a Lens Remove the caps 2Attach the lensUsing CF cards made by Canon is recommended Installing a CF Card Open the cover2Insert the CF card Close the cover2Remove the CF card Removing the CF Card Open the coverShutter Button Power SwitchHalfway pressing Full pressingJust turn the l dial Using the Electronic DialsOperating the l Dial Press a button and turn the l dial Menu Operations 4Select the menu setting Setting Procedure Display the menu5Set the desired setting 2Select a tab˙ Shooting Menu SettingsPlayback ∆ Set-upShooting Settings 2Clear the settingsImage Recording Settings LCD MonitorSelect Date/Time Setting the Date and Time2Set the date and time 3Set the date display format5Close the cover Replacing the Date/Time Battery+ Be sure the battery’s orientation + is correct Select OK Cleaning the Image Sensor CmosTerminate the cleaning 4Clean the image sensorTurn the dioptric adjustment knob Dioptric AdjustmentIllustration shows the knob at the standard setting -1 dpt Holding the CameraFully Automatic Shooting Set the Mode Dial to Y U I O P Or SFully Automatic Shooting 4Check the exposure setting2Aim any of the AF points on the subject Focus the subjectShoot Portrait Programmed Image Control ModesLandscape Close-upSports You can disable the flash when you do not want it to fireNight Portrait Flash offImage Review 2Set the Review settingSelect Review Captured image will be displayed on the LCD monitorSelect Review time 2Set the Review time settingChanging the Review Time Press the H´ button Self-timer Operation2Focus the subject Press the H´ button so that ´ appears on the LCD panel2Shoot Wireless Remote ControlPress the H ´ button Remove the eyecup Using the Eyepiece Cover2Attach the eyepiece cover From the bottom of the eyecup, push it UpwardSettings for Shooting Image-Recording Quality Image-recording Quality SettingsSelect Quality 2Select the image-recording qualityImage Size Pixels Format ISO Speed in the Basic Zone Modes Setting the ISO SpeedISO Speed in the Creative Zone Modes 1Press the D ß buttonWhite Balance Press the 6 ∂ button 2Select the white balance settingSelecting the White Balance Shoot a white object Custom White Balance2Select Custom WB Select an image4Select White Balance Auto Bracketing3Set the bracketing amount Press the µ keys to select4Shoot Canceling White Balance Auto BracketingSelect Parameters Selecting the Processing Parameter2Select the processing parameter Processing ParametersPress the å keys to select 1, 2, or 3, then press p 2Select Set upSelect the Set No Set the parameter 4Select the parameter6Return to the Parameters menu Select the desired Set NumberFile Numbering Auto ResetSelect File numbering 2Select the file numbering method2Set the Auto rotate setting Setting Auto RotationSelect Auto rotate Take a vertical shotCamera Setting Information INFO. Checking Camera SettingsDisplay the camera settings Advanced Operations Automatic AF point Selection 3Selecting an AF PointManual AF point Selection Press the 3 buttonFocus Lock Set the camera to a Creative Zone modeSet a Creative Zone mode except Q Focusing ring When Autofocus Fails Manual FocusingManual Focusing Drive Mode Selection TProgram AE Set the Mode Dial to T2Focus on the subject Check the displayProgram AE Shifting the ProgramPage Shutter Speed Display 2Select the desired aperture value Aperture-Priority AE4Checkshoot. the viewfinder display With a large aperture valueAperture Value Display Depth-of-field PreviewTurn the l dial to set the desired shutter speed Set the Mode Dial to f 2Select the desired shutter speed3Select the desired aperture value 4Focus on the subject 6Shoot 5Determine the exposureAutomatic Depth-of-Field AE Set the Mode Dial to Q 2Focus the subjectPress the shutter button halfway and check the display Setting Exposure CompensationSet the exposure compensation amount Select AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing2Set the AEB amount 3ShootCanceling AEB JAE Lock Exposure setting will be displayed in the viewfinder2Press the j button. ˜ Compose the shot and shootDial to select Next setting after Set the Mode Dial to W 2Set the shutter speed toBulb Exposures Set the aperture valueUsing the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone Built-in Flash Range Flash Sync Speed and Aperture Settings2Set the red-eye reduction Using Red-eye ReductionSelect Red-eye on/off Check that the M icon is lit FE LockMetering Modes Centerweighted average metering0LCD Panel Illumination Evaluative meteringImages not taken with the camera Image PlaybackSingle image Playback the image Image Playback2View another image Image with Shooting InformationSample Histogram HistogramHighlight Alert Setmode.the camera to the playback Index Display2Display the index Nine thumbnail images are displayed on one screenDisplay the image to be magnified Magnified View2Magnify the image Scroll aroundImage Jump Jumping in the index display modeSet the camera for playback 2Set jump displaySelect Auto Play Automated Playback of Images Auto playback2Start the auto play Stop the auto play2Rotate the image Rotating an ImageSelect Rotate Switch to Video Connecting to a TV2Turn the TV on, and set the input 4Press the button2Set the image protection Image ProtectionSelect Protect Erase the image Erasing an Image2Display the erase menu 4Erase the images Erasing All ImagesSelect All Formatting the CF Card Format the CF card before using it in the cameraSelect Format 2Format the CF cardAbout Error Message Direct Printing from the Camera Connect the Camera to the Printer Turn the Power switch to 2Set up the printer3Connect the camera to the printer 4Turn on the printer5Turn the camera’s power switch to 1, then press the button 2Press p PrintingSelect the image to be printed 4Print the image 3Select Style2Select the style option Setting the Printing Style Select StyleStyle setting screen 3Select the desired setting Setting the Trimming Setting the Quantity Set the number of copiesSelect Trimming 2Trim the imageRotating the trimming frame Press p to return to the print setting screen3Exit the trimming Resolving Printing Errors When Stopping the PrintingCamera uses Dpof Version Dpof Digital Print Order FormatPrinting Options Print OrderSelect Print Order Set the print type, date, and file No. options4Select the desired setting Select the set up optionExit the set up screen Print Type112 2Select the image to be printed Selecting Individual ImagesSelect Order Press the å keys to set the number of copies from 1 to Set the print settings4Exit the Order screen Selecting All Images If you select Cancel, the print order screen will reappear2Select Mark all Exit the Print Order screenSelect Print Direct Printing with Dpof2Select Print Order Check the printing options displayed 5Start printingOn the upper left Press the å keys to select OKResuming the Printing Resolving Printing ErrorsStopping the Printing Memo 120 Reference 122 Function Availability TableONE Shot AF AF Modes and Drive ModesBattery cannot be recharged Power SourceBattery becomes exhausted quickly Camera turns off by itselfShooting No image appears on the TV screen Image cannot be erasedDate and time is wrong Error code Countermeasures Error CodesMajor Accessories optional Remote Switch RS-60E3 Remote Controller RC-5Shoe-mount Speedlites Macro FlashEP-EX15 System Map131 Type SpecificationsImage Sensor Recording SystemExposure Control ViewfinderAutofocus Built-in Flash ShutterExternal Speedlite Drive SystemPlayback Power SourceImage Protection and Erase Direct Printing from the CameraEF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Dimensions and WeightOperating Environment Digital Camera Model DS6041 Systems 127 Index139 Canon U.S.A. 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