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Power and Battery
Problem
Problem
Solution
Solution
The camera does not
turn on.
• The batteries are exhausted: Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (P 9).
• The batteries are not in the correct orientation: Re-insert the batteries in the correct orientation (P 9).
• The battery-chamber cover is not latched: Latch the battery-chamber cover (P 9).
• The AC power adapter and DC coupler are not connected properly: Make sure that the AC power adapter
and DC coupler are properly connected.
• The camera has been left for an extended period with no batteries inserted and the AC power adapter/DC
coupler unplugged: After inserting the batteries or connecting the AC power adapter/DC coupler,
wait a few moments before turning the camera on.
The batteries run down
quickly.
• The batteries are cold: Warm the batteries by placing them in a pocket or other warm place and
re-insert them in the camera immediately before taking a picture.
• There is dirt on the battery terminals: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.
• ON is selected for T MONITOR SUNLIGHT MODE: Select OFF to reduce the drain on the bat-
tery (P 4).
• The camera is in R mode
:
Select another shooting mode
(P
22
).
• x TRACKING is selected for F AF MODE: Select a different AF mode (P 50).
• J is selected for focus mode: Select a different focus mode (P 48).
• The batteries are new, have been left unused for an extended period, or have been recharged without
first being fully discharged (rechargeable Ni-MH batteries only): Discharge Ni-MH batteries using the
P DISCHARGE option and recharge them in a battery charger (sold separately). If the batteries
do not hold a charge after repeated discharging and recharging, they have reached the end of
their service life and must be replaced (P 106).
The camera turns off
suddenly.
• The batteries are exhausted: Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (P 9).
• The AC power adapter or DC coupler has been disconnected: Make sure that the AC power adapter and
DC coupler are properly connected.
Troubleshooting