Problem

Possible cause

Solution

I replace the

Extended

Minimize the use of Live View and

camera

Image Display

video, especially if using ordinary

batteries

use for Live

alkaline batteries. Also use the

frequently.

View or video

flash and zoom only when

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recording,

necessary.

 

excessive flash

Use an HP AC power adapter to

 

use, and

power the camera when you are

 

excessive

 

using the Image Display for an

 

zooming

 

extended period of time, or use

 

consume a lot

 

the viewfinder instead of the

 

of battery

 

Image Display whenever possible.

 

power.

 

Do not use ordinary alkaline

 

 

 

 

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. (See

 

 

page 99)

 

 

 

The camera

Rechargeable

Install NiMH batteries. Lithium

batteries will

batteries are

and alkaline batteries cannot be

not charge.

not inserted.

recharged.

 

 

 

 

Batteries are

Battery charging will not start if

 

already

the batteries were recently

 

charged.

charged. Try charging them

 

 

again after they have drained

 

 

awhile.

 

 

 

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