Canon PowerShot A10 PowerShot A10/A20 Camera User Guide - Page 109

If using rechargeable, batteries

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Problem If using rechargeable batteries: Batteries do not charge. Cause Poor electrical contact. Shots are blurry or unfocused, or shooting results are not as expected. Batteries life exceeded. The camera was moving when you took the shot. The subject was outside the range over which the camera can focus. Solution • 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 electrical outlet. Replace all 4 batteries with new ones. Hold the camera steady when shooting. • Ensure that there is at least 76 cm (2.5 ft.) between the camera lens and subject. • Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups between 16 to 76 cm (6.3 in. to 2.5 ft.) from the lens when set to wide angle and between 26 to 76 cm (10.2 in. to 2.5 ft.) when set to telephoto. • When shooting distant subjects, set the camera to infinity mode. 107

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Problem
Cause
Solution
• 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 electrical outlet.
Replace all 4 batteries with new ones.
Hold the camera steady when shooting.
Ensure that there is at least 76 cm (2.5
ft.) between the camera lens and
subject.
Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups
between 16 to 76 cm (6.3 in. to 2.5 ft.)
from the lens when set to wide angle
and between 26 to 76 cm (10.2 in. to 2.5
ft.) when set to telephoto.
When shooting distant subjects, set the
camera to infinity mode.
If using rechargeable
batteries:
Batteries do not
charge.
Shots are blurry or
unfocused, or
shooting results are
not as expected.
Poor electrical contact.
Batteries life exceeded.
The camera was moving when
you took the shot.
The subject was outside the
range over which the camera
can focus.