Canon PowerShot A520 Betriebsanweisung

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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.