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Troubleshooting, Power, Shooting – Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Digital Camera User Manual

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Troubleshooting

If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If

the issue persists, contact a Customer Support Help Desk.

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Power

Nothing happens when the power button is pressed.

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Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance. Try cleaning the
terminals with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery pack a few
times.

The battery pack runs out of power quickly.

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Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Try warming the
battery pack a little by putting it in your pocket, for example, ensuring
that the terminals do not touch any metal objects.

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Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance. Try cleaning the
terminals with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery pack a few
times.

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If these measures do not help and the battery pack still runs out of
power soon after charging, it has reached the end of its useful life.
Purchase a new battery pack.

The battery pack is swollen.

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Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns.

However, if battery swelling prevents the battery pack from fitting in the

camera, contact a Customer Support Help Desk.

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Shooting

Cannot shoot.

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During playback, press the shutter button halfway.

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