Canon Powershot A75 User Manual page 126

Troubleshooting
Problem
The batteries are Battery capacity drops due to low
consumed quickly. ambient temperatures.
Battery terminals are dirty.
The batteries have not been used
for over a year.
Battery life exceeded.
If using Batteries were placed in the
rechargeable charger 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.
Shots are blurry or The camera was moving when you
unfocused. took the shot.
Autofocus function hampered by
obstruction to AF-assist beam.
The AF-assist beam settings are
set to [Off].
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Cause Solution
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.
Performance should return to normal after
several charging cycles.
Replace all 4 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 all 4 batteries with new ones.
Hold the camera steady when shooting.
Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam
flash part with a finger or other object.
Turn the [AF-assist beam] setting [On] (p. 67).