Canon A510 - Manual (Page 127)

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Troubleshooting
Trou
bleshooting
Batteries consumed
quickly Batteries are not the right type. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or
Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For
information about alkaline batteries, see
Proper Battery Handling (p. 16).)
Battery capacity drops due to low
ambient temperatures. z 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. z Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use.
z Reload the batteries several times.
Batteries have not been used for
over a year. z If using rechargeable batteries: Performance
should return to normal after several charging
cycles.
If using rechargeable batteries:
Battery life exceeded. z Replace both batteries with new ones.
If using
rechargeable
batteries: Batteries
do not charge in
separately sold
battery charger Batteries were placed in the charger
in the wrong direction. z Put batteries back into the charger in the
correct direction.
Poor electrical contact, between
batteries and the charger. 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.
Battery life exceeded. z Replace both batteries with new ones.