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Troubleshooting Problem Cause The batteries are Batteries are not the right type. consumed quickly. Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures. Battery terminals are dirty. Batteries do not charge with a separately sold battery charger. The batteries have not been used for over a year. The batteries have lost their effectiveness. Batteries were placed in the charger in the wrong direction. Poor electrical contact, between batteries and the charger. Battery terminals are dirty. The batteries have lost their effectiveness. Solution z Use only new AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For the information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 17)) z If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.) until ready to use them. z Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use. z Reload the batteries several times. z Performance should return to normal after several charging cycles. z Replace both batteries with new ones. z Put batteries back into the charger in the correct direction. z Be sure to set batteries firmly into the charger. z Be sure that the power cable is firmly connected to the charger, and is firmly plugged in to the power outlet. z Wipe them well with a dry cloth before charging. z Replace both batteries with new ones. 116

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Troubleshooting
The batteries are
consumed quickly.
Batteries are not the right type.
Use only new AA-size alkaline batteries or
Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For the
information about alkaline batteries, see
Proper
Battery Handling
(p. 17))
Battery capacity drops due to low
ambient temperatures.
If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries
warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.)
until ready to use them.
Battery terminals are dirty.
Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use.
Reload the batteries several times.
The batteries have not been used
for over a year.
Performance should return to normal after
several charging cycles.
The batteries have lost their
effectiveness.
Replace both batteries with new ones.
Batteries do not
charge with a
separately sold
battery charger.
Batteries were placed in the
charger in the wrong direction.
Put batteries back into the charger in the
correct direction.
Poor electrical contact, between
batteries and the charger.
Be sure to set batteries firmly into the charger.
Be sure that the power cable is firmly
connected to the charger, and is firmly plugged
in to the power outlet.
Battery terminals are dirty.
Wipe them well with a dry cloth before charging.
The batteries have lost their
effectiveness.
Replace both batteries with new ones.
Problem
Cause
Solution