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P. 159), Battery, Tv monitor output – Canon A590 IS User Manual

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Battery

Batteries consumed quickly.

Battery is not being used
to its full capacity.

z

See Battery

(p. 171)

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Batteries are not the right
type.

z

Use only unused AA-size alkaline
batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH
batteries

(p. 171)

.

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 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. 53)

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