2. Polish the terminals with a tissue or dry cloth before charging the battery pack. If the terminals are dirty, for example if there is oil from your skin on the terminals, this may result in poor contact and the battery pack may not charge fully.
The camera's Auto Power Off function will cause the camera to shut down after a period of time to extend battery life. This can be disabled by changing the setting within the camera's menu.
Different brands of SD memory cards may identify this switch differently. Regardless the procedure should be the same. Please remove the card from the camera and ensure that the switch is not in the locked position.
Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Ensure that the lens and any external sensors on the camera are clean. If necessary they may be cleaned with a soft cloth.
Travel Restrictions for Lithium and Lithium Ion Batteries A battery's electrical connections (also called contacts or terminals ,) must be protected from contact with metal or other batteries that may cause the battery to short-circuit. You can do this in several ways.