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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Power and Battery
Problem
Problem
Possible cause
Possible cause
Solution
Solution
Page
Page
Power
supply
The camera does
not turn on.
The battery is exhausted. Insert a fresh or fully-charged spare battery. 5, 14
The battery is not in the correct
orientation.
Re-insert the battery in the correct
orientation.
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The battery-chamber cover is not latched. Latch the battery-chamber cover. 7
The AC adapter and DC coupler are not
connected properly.
Make sure that the AC adapter and DC
coupler are properly connected.
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The battery runs
down quickly.
The battery is cold.
Warm the battery by placing it in a pocket
or other warm place and re-insert it in the
camera immediately before taking a picture.
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There is dirt on the battery terminals. Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth. —
The camera is in r mode.
Select another shooting mode. 21
The battery has been charged many times.
The battery has reached the end of its
charging life. Purchase a new battery.
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w QUICK AF or x CLEAR DISPLAY is
selected for m POWER MANAGEMENT.
Select v POWER SAVE to reduce the drain
on the battery.
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T CONTINUOUS or X TRACKING is
selected for F AF MODE.
Select a different AF mode. 79
The camera turns
off suddenly.
The battery is exhausted. Insert a fresh or fully-charged spare battery. 5, 14
The AC adapter or DC coupler has been
disconnected.
Make sure that the AC adapter and DC
coupler are properly connected.
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Troubleshooting