• Insert the battery pack correctly.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.
• The battery pack is dead (page 165). Replace it with a new one.
• Use a recommended battery pack.

The power turns off suddenly.

• Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn off automatically to protect

the camera. In this case, a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off.

• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off

automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again.

• The battery pack is dead (page 165). Replace it with a new one.

The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.

• The battery charge will get used up quickly and the actual remaining battery charge will be lower than

the indicator in the following cases:

– When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
– When you use the flash and zoom frequently.
– When you repeatedly turn the power on and off.
– When [Brightness] of the

(screen display) is set to [Bright].

• A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge.

Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.

• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.
• The battery pack is dead (page 165). Replace it with a new one.

Cannot charge the battery pack.

• You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery charger

to charge the battery.

The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery.

• Remove and reinsert the battery pack, making sure it is installed correctly.
• The temperature may be inappropriate for charging. Try charging the battery pack again within the

proper charging temperature range (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)).

• For details, see page 165.

Battery pack and power