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		Troubleshooting
Batteries consumed	Batteries are not the right type.	zUse only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or
quickly		Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For
		information about alkaline batteries, see
		Proper Battery Handling (p. 16).)
	Battery capacity drops due to low	zIf shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries
	ambient temperatures.	warm (by placing them in an inner pocket,
		etc.) until ready to use them.
	Battery terminals are dirty.	zWipe them well with a dry cloth before use.
		zReload the batteries several times.
	Batteries have not been used for	zIf using rechargeable batteries: Performance
	over a year.	should return to normal after several charging
		cycles.
	If using rechargeable batteries:	zReplace both batteries with new ones.
	Battery life exceeded.
If using	Batteries were placed in the charger	zPut batteries back into the charger in the
rechargeable	in the wrong direction.	correct direction.	Troubleshooting
batteries: Batteries
	Poor electrical contact, between	zBe sure to set batteries firmly into the charger.
do not charge in	batteries and the charger.	zBe sure that the power cord is firmly
separately sold
		connected to the charger, and is firmly
battery charger
		plugged in to the power outlet.
	Battery terminals are dirty.	zWipe them well with a dry cloth before
		charging.
	Battery life exceeded.	zReplace both batteries with new ones.

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