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Replace battery sign in New canon A590si camera.

I have a fairly new Canon A590si. camera, was working fine,recently showing "low battery charge replace battery." Same sign coming up even after replacing with new fully charged battery. Able to view pictures for sort time only then shuts down. Unable to take any picture. Shuts down as soon as trying to take picture. Any solution?

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  • Bella1060 Dec 16, 2008

    I have the same problem with my A540. I have changed batteries but still get change batteries message.

  • Anonymous Jan 11, 2009

    i have a cannon power shot A540 digital camera. I have the change battery sign even after I replace two new AA alkaline batteries. Please help

  • Anonymous Jan 12, 2009

    sorry. doesnt work. thats basic. Duracell alkaline are better than all rechargables, since alkaline cells the non rechargables are 1.5v as required, and all rechargables are 1.2 or 1.25v. So thats not the solution. Even I am having the same prob. Even rechargables seem to run out in a few, i repeat few snaps. And these batteries are 2500ma rechargables.

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You're using the wrong batteries. You need to purchase lithium batteries. They are quality batteries for high powered, battery operated electronics. Personally, I have a battery charger and use rechargable duracell batteries. (HR6/ DC1500/ NiMH/ 1,2V) Gives you approximately 16 hrs before having to recharge.

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