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Jan Schmedt (Jan) 2 pts

March 5, 2007 11:04 PM

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I can no longer get my batteries to power my A400 for more than a second.

My Canon Powershot A400 has worked well for over a year, but now I'm having trouble being able to supply it with power.

My NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries from the recharger no long powers up the camera except for a brief moment before shutting off again.

When I place brand new non-rechargeable batteries into the camera - it may allow me two or three shots before then showing a red icon telling me the batteries are low... and then it switches off.

I've cleaned the camera's battery contacts. I've made sure my rechargeables are fully recharged.

If I leave the mode setting at only Playback - the camera will power-up, and I can playback the images I've taken. But as soon as I move the switch to any other setting - it switches off as though there is insufficient power to sustain these modes.

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bukit97 (bukit97) 12611 pts

March 6, 2007 6:25 AM

From your description, it appears that your switch is probably faulty after long use, over a year you said.

It would not be difficult to solve the problem. However, due to difficulties in getting the parts, you will be better off sending it to Canon for repair.
There probably will be a minimum charge, but Canon has the spare parts ready,something you can't find easily outside.

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Jan Schmedt (Jan) 2 pts

March 6, 2007 3:20 PM

Thank you bukit97. I think you may be right. I seem to be out of any other options except to put it in for a checkup and repairs.

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I can no longer get my batteries to power my A400 for more than a second.

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