Canon PowerShot A85 Quick Start Manual page 132

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
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Solution
The batteries are Battery capacity drops due to low .If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries
consumed quickly. ambient temperatures. warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.)
until ready to use them.
Battery terminals are dirty.
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Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use.
The batteries have not been used
• Performance should return to normal after
for over a year. several charging cycles.
Battery life exceeded. ,. Replace all 4 batteries with new ones.
If using Batteries were placed in the • Put batteries back into the charger in the
rechargeable
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charger in the wrong direction. correct direction.
batteries: Batteries Poor electrical contact between
• Be sure to set batteries firmly into the charger.
do not charge in batteries and the charger.
• Be sure that the power cord is firmly
separately sold
connected to the charger, and is firmly plugged
battery charger.
in to the power outlet.
Battery terminals are dirty.
• Wipe them well with a dry cloth before charging.
• Reload the batteries several times.
Battery life exceeded.
• Replace all 4 batteries with new ones.
Shots are blurry or The camera was moving when you • Hold the camera steady when shooting.
unfocused.
took the shot.
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Autofocus function hampered by
• Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam
obstruction to AF-assist beam. flash part with a finger or other object.
The AF-assist beam settings are
• Turn the [AF-assist beam] setting [On] (p. 67).
set to [Off].
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