Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Batteries

Batteries are not the right type.

zUse only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or

consumed quickly.

 

Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For

 

 

information about alkaline batteries, see

 

 

Proper Battery Handling (p. 15).)

 

 

 

 

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 all 4 batteries with new ones.

 

Battery life exceeded.

 

 

 

 

If using

Batteries were placed in the

zPut batteries back into the charger in the

rechargeable

charger in the wrong direction.

correct direction.

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 plugged

battery charger.

 

 

in to the power outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery terminals are dirty.

zWipe them well with a dry cloth before

 

 

charging.

 

 

 

 

Battery life exceeded.

zReplace all 4 batteries with new ones.

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