Problem

Possible cause Solution

You have an ac power adapter connected to the camera, but it is not connected to a power source.

When you have an ac adapter connected to the camera, the camera does not use battery power even if the adapter is not connected to a power source. If you want to use battery power, disconnect the ac adapter from the camera. If you want to use ac power, connect the ac adapter to a working electrical outlet.

The camera

The camera is off.

Turn on the camera.

does not

 

 

The camera is

If the status LCD displays the letters PC,

respond when

I press a

connected to a

the camera buttons do not respond.

button.

computer.

 

 

 

 

 

The batteries are

Replace the batteries.

 

empty.

 

 

 

 

 

The camera needs

Turn the camera off and then on again.

 

to be reset.

Remove the batteries and reinstall them.

 

 

If you are using an ac power adapter,

 

 

disconnect the adapter from the camera,

 

 

remove and reinstall the batteries, and

 

 

then reconnect the adapter.

 

 

 

I replace the

Extended use of the

To extend the life of your batteries:

camera

image display

• Always use an ac adapter to power

batteries

consumes battery

the camera when you are using the

frequently.

power. Unloading

image display for an extended

 

images to your

period of time and when you are

 

computer can also

unloading images to your computer.

 

consume a lot of

• Limit your use of the image display.

 

battery power.

• Do not use ordinary alkaline

 

 

batteries. Purchase higher-grade

 

 

batteries, such as “ultra-” or

 

 

“premium-” grade alkaline or lithium

 

 

batteries, or switch to rechargeable

 

 

NiMH batteries. These batteries are

 

 

available from various battery

 

 

manufacturers.

The camera turns on and consumes battery power while you carry it loose in a purse or backpack.

Always carry the camera securely in a case.

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