Canon A540 appendix Battery, TV monitor output, Batteries consumed quickly

Battery

Batteries consumed quickly.

Batteries are not the right !Use only unused AA-size alkaline
type.	batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH
	batteries (Basic Guide p. 1).
Battery capacity drops due !If shooting in a cold location, warm
to low ambient	the batteries such as by placing
temperatures.	them in your pocket before using
	them.
Battery terminals are dirty. !Wipe the terminals well with a dry
	cloth before use.

!Reload the batteries several times.

If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries

	As the batteries have not	!Their charging performance
	been used for over a year,	should return to normal after fully
	their recharging capacity	recharging and fully depleting
	has decreased.	them over several times.
	Battery life has been	!Replace both batteries with new
	exceeded.	ones.
TV monitor output
	Image not showing on TV monitor.
	Incorrect video system	!Set the video system to the
	setting.	appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL,
		for your TV (p. 27).
	Shooting in Stitch Assist	!The output will not appear on a TV
	mode.	in Stitch Assist mode. Shoot in a
		different shooting mode (Basic
		Guide p. 5).

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