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Canon A710IS Battery Drains Quickly

Hi, A new pair of battery does not last more then few shots with or without flash. I have tried all kinds of rechargeable batteries but to no use.

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I have the same problem too. It's just started happening. The camera is about 3 years old. I've cleaned the battery contact points with an eraser and ensured there's contact. All seems fine. I only get about 5 shots out of brand new AA batteries, then a black screen with message 'change the batteries'. Can anyone help?

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I have this issue as well, the camera seems to drain the batteries even when it is not on.

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A number of online forums on this problem on Powershot cameras using AA cells. A problem with the battery compartment door appears to be the most plausible problem - take batterys out and put them back in a few times.

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Same issues - rechargeable batteries don't do anything. Bought Duracell's and less than 4-5 photos later, camera won't even turn on. Is there a problem with battery contact?

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In front of the batteries is a little slot that will come out. It has another battery (CR1220) in it.

I replaced the CR1220 (found the battery at Radio Shack) & my camera is working like new again.

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Is there a way to reset the camera.
Mine, some years old, has started showing batteries to be flat too.
When checked on a voltmeter they are fine.
When put into a torch, as a check, it stayed on for some hours!

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