Batteries and power

The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.
  • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.

  • The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately).

  • When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately), the poles of batteries or the terminals of the battery cover are dirty so the batteries are not charged sufficiently. Clean them with a cotton swab, etc..

  • When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately), the remaining-charge indicator differs from the current one due to the memory effect, etc. Fully discharge and then charge the batteries to correct the display.

The batteries run down too quickly.
  • You are using the camera in an extremely cold location.

  • The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones.

  • When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately), charge them sufficiently.

Camera power is turned off automatically when you open the battery / memory card cover.
  • This is not a malfunction. Turn off the camera before you open the battery / memory card cover.

Cannot turn on the camera.
  • Insert the batteries correctly.

  • The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately).

  • The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones.

The power turns off suddenly.
  • When [Power Save] is set to [Standard] or [Max], if you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again.

  • The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately).