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Battery
Batteries consumed quickly.
Batteries are not the right
type.
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Use only unused AA-size alkaline
batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH
batteries (p. 96).
Battery capacity drops due
to low ambient
temperatures.
z
If shooting in a cold location, warm
the batteries such as by placing
them in your pocket before using
them.
Battery terminals are dirty.
z
Wipe the terminals well with a dry
cloth before use.
z
Reload the batteries several times.
If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries
As the batteries have not
been used for over a year,
their recharging capacity
has decreased.
z
Their charging performance
should return to normal after fully
recharging and fully depleting
them over several times.
Battery life has been
exceeded.
z
Replace both batteries with new
ones.
TV monitor output
Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor.
Incorrect video system
setting.
z
Set the video system to the
appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL,
for your TV (p. 23).
Shooting in Stitch Assist
mode.
z
The output will not appear on a TV
in Stitch Assist mode. Shoot in a
different shooting mode (
Basic
Guide
p. 9).