Canon A85 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
The batteries are
consumed quickly.
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.
The batteries have not been used
for over a year.
z
Performance should return to normal after
several charging cycles.
Battery life exceeded.
z
Replace all 4 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.
z
Reload the batteries several times.
Battery life exceeded.
z
Replace all 4 batteries with new ones.
Shots are blurry or
unfocused.
The camera was moving when you
took the shot.
z
Hold the camera steady when shooting.
Autofocus function hampered by
obstruction to AF-assist beam.
z
Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam
flash part with a finger or other object.
The AF-assist beam settings are
set to [Off].
z
Turn the [AF-assist beam] setting [On] (p. 67).
Problem
Cause
Solution
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