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Battery

Batteries consumed quickly.

Battery is not being used
to its full capacity.
zSee Battery (p.164).
Batteries are not the right
type.
zUse only unused AA-size alkaline
batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH
batteries (p.164).
Battery capacity drops
due to low ambient
temperatures.
zIf shooting in a cold location, warm the
batteries such as by placing them in
your pocket before using them.
Battery terminals are dirty. zWipe the terminals well with a dry
cloth before use.
zReload the batteries several times.

If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries

As the batteries have not
been used for over a year,
their recharging capacity
has decreased.
zTheir charging performance should
return to normal after fully recharging
and depleting them over several
times.
Battery life has been
exceeded.
zReplace both batteries with new ones.
TV monitor output

Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor.

Incorrect video system
setting.
zSet the video system to the
appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for
your TV (p.52)
.