Troubleshooting

Problems and Solutions

Power and Batteries
Problem

 

Solution

 

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The batteries are exhausted: Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (P6).

The camera does not

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The batteries are not in the correct orientation: Re-insert the batteries in the correct ori-

turn on.

 

entation (P6).

 

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The battery-chamber cover is not latched: Latch the battery-chamber cover (P6).

 

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The batteries are cold: Warm the batteries by placing them in a pocket or other warm place

 

 

and re-insert them in the camera immediately before taking a picture.

 

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There is dirt on the battery terminals: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.

 

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Qis selected for shooting mode: Select B mode to reduce the drain on the battery

 

 

(P18).

The batteries run down

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The batteries are new, have been left unused for an extended period, or have been

 

recharged without first being fully discharged (rechargeable Ni-MH batteries only):

quickly.

 

 

Discharge Ni-MH batteries using the PDISCHARGE option and recharge them in a battery

 

 

 

 

charger (sold separately). If the batteries do not hold a charge after repeated discharging and

 

 

recharging, they have reached the end of their service life and must be replaced.

 

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xTRACKING is selected for FAF MODE: Select a different AF mode (P59).

 

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The batteries have been charged many times: The batteries have reached the end of its

 

 

charging life. Purchase new batteries.

The camera turns off

Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (P6).

suddenly.

 

 

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