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Canon CDI-E144-010 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Batteries
consumed quickly.

Batteries are not the right type.

z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or

Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For
information about alkaline batteries, see
Proper Battery Handling (p. 15).)

Battery capacity drops due to low
ambient temperatures.

z If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries

warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.)
until ready to use them.

Battery terminals are dirty.

z Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use.

z Reload the batteries several times.

Batteries have not been used for
over a year.

z If using rechargeable batteries: Performance

should return to normal after several charging
cycles.

If using rechargeable batteries:
Battery life exceeded.

z Replace all 4 batteries with new ones.

If using
rechargeable
batteries: Batteries
do not charge in
separately sold
battery charger.

Batteries were placed in the
charger in the wrong direction.

z Put batteries back into the charger in the

correct direction.

Poor electrical contact, between
batteries and the charger.

z Be sure to set batteries firmly into the charger.

z Be sure that the power cord is firmly

connected to the charger, and is firmly plugged
in to the power outlet.

Battery terminals are dirty.

z Wipe them well with a dry cloth before

charging.

Battery life exceeded.

z Replace all 4 batteries with new ones.

Problem

Cause

Solution