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Problem	Cause	Solution
The batteries	Batteries are not the	Use only unused AA-
are consumed	right type.	size alkaline batteries
quickly.		or Canon AA-size NiMH
		batteries. (For the
		information about
		alkaline batteries, see
		“Proper Battery
		Handling” (p. 19).)
	The batteries are cold.	Battery performance
		deteriorates at low
		temperatures. If
		shooting in a cold area,
		keep the batteries
		warm (by placing them
		in an inner pocket, etc.)
		until ready to use them.
	Battery terminals are	Wipe them well with a
	dirty.	dry cloth before use.
	The batteries have not	If batteries are
	been used for over a	rechargeable:
	year.	Performance should
		return to normal after
		several charging
		cycles.
	If rechargeable	Discard all 4 batteries
	batteries: The batteries	and replace with new
	have lost their	ones.
	effectiveness.

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