Problem

Possible cause

Solution

I replace the

Extended

Minimize the use of Live View and

camera

Image Display

video, especially if using alkaline

batteries

use for Live

batteries. Also use the flash and

frequently.

View or video

zoom only when necessary.

 

recording,

Use an HP AC power adapter to

 

excessive flash

 

power the camera when you are

 

use, and

using the Image Display for an

 

excessive

 

extended period of time, or use

 

zooming

 

the viewfinder instead of the

 

consume a lot

 

Image Display whenever possible.

 

of battery

 

Do not use ordinary alkaline

 

power.

 

 

batteries. For best results, use

 

 

photo-lithium batteries or

 

 

rechargeable NiMH batteries. If

 

 

you must use alkaline batteries,

 

 

use high-grade “ultra” or

 

 

“premium” varieties.

 

 

 

 

The NiMH

When NiMH batteries are brand

 

batteries you

new or have not been used in

 

are using were

several months, they should be

 

recharged

charged and fully drained 3-4

 

incorrectly, or

times to reach optimum capacity.

 

have drained

Also, NiMH batteries discharge

 

on their own

on their own when not in use and

 

because they

when not installed in the camera.

 

have not been

So if you have not used them in a

 

used lately.

week or more, they may benefit

 

 

from being charged.

 

 

 

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