Canon Sure Shot 85 PowerShot A85 Camera User Guide - Page 126

Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The batteries are Battery capacity drops due to low z If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries consumed quickly. ambient temperatures. warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.) until ready to use them. Battery terminals are dirty. z Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use. The batteries have not been used z Performance should return to normal after for over a year. several charging cycles. Battery life exceeded. z Replace all 4 batteries with new ones. If using Batteries were placed in the rechargeable charger in the wrong direction. batteries: Batteries Poor electrical contact, between do not charge in batteries and the charger. separately sold battery charger. 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 cord is firmly connected to the charger, and is firmly plugged in to the power outlet. Battery terminals are dirty. z Wipe them well with a dry cloth before charging. z Reload the batteries several times. Battery life exceeded. z Replace all 4 batteries with new ones. Shots are blurry or The camera was moving when you z Hold the camera steady when shooting. unfocused. took the shot. Autofocus function hampered by z Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam obstruction to AF-assist beam. flash part with a finger or other object. The AF-assist beam settings are z Turn the [AF-assist beam] setting [On] (p. 67). set to [Off]. 124