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## Batteries and power

The remaining-charge indicator is incorrect, or sufficient remaining-charge indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.

- This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.

- When using alkaline batteries / Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (sold separately), the remaining-charge indicator may not be correct.

- 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 are dead. Replace them with new ones.

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 [Stamina], 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).

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