Problem

Cause

Solution

The batteries are

Batteries are not the right type.

Use only AA-size alkaline batteries (the

consumed quickly.

 

same type that came with the camera) or

 

 

Canon AA-size NiMH (nickel metal

 

 

hydride) batteries.

 

 

 

 

The batteries are cold.

Battery performance deteriorates at low

 

 

temperatures. If shooting in a cold area,

 

 

keep the batteries warm (by placing them

 

 

inner pocket, etc.) until ready to use them.

 

 

 

 

The batteries have not been

If batteries are rechargeable: Performance

 

used for over a year.

should return to normal after several

 

 

charging cycles.

 

 

 

 

If rechargeable batteries: The

Discard all 4 batteries and replace with

 

batteries life has been exceeded.

new ones.

If using rechargeable

Batteries were placed in the

Put batteries back into the charger in the

batteries:

charger in the wrong direction.

correct direction.

Batteries do not

 

 

charge.

 

 

 

 

 

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