Canon PowerShot A510 User Manual page 127

Batteries consumed Batteries are not the right type.
quickly
Battery capacity drops due to low
ambient temperatures.
Battery terminals are dirty.
Batteries have not been used for
over a year.
If using rechargeable batteries:
Battery life exceeded.
If using Batteries were placed in the charger
rechargeable
in the wrong direction.
batteries: Batteries
Poor electrical contact, between
do not charge in
batteries and the charger.
separately sold
battery charger
Battery terminals are dirty.
Battery life exceeded.
Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or
Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For
information about alkaline batteries, see
Proper Battery Handling (p. 16).)
If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries
warm (by placing them in an inner pocket,
etc.) until ready to use them.
Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use.
Reload the batteries several times.
If using rechargeable batteries: Performance
should return to normal after several charging
cycles.
Replace both batteries with new ones.
Put batteries back into the charger in the
correct direction.
Be sure to set batteries firmly into the charger.
Be sure that the power cord is firmly
connected to the charger, and is firmly
plugged in to the power outlet.
Wipe them well with a dry cloth before
charging.
Replace both batteries with new ones.
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