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Announced February 2005, the Canon PowerShot A520 features 4.0-megapixel sensor with a 4x optical zoom lens.

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Canon camera runs out of battery really quick

I have a Canon Powershot A530 model. The battery runs out just after my taking 4 or 5 pics...Has anyone else faced such problem... Advise.

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I have a Canon Powershot A530 model. The battery runs out just after my taking 4 or 5 pics...Has anyone else faced such problem... Advise.

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What type of batteries are installed? Alkaline or NiMH rechargeable? If NiMH how long have you had them and how often have you recharged them? Even rechargeable batteries have a life span.

Have you checked that the Power Saving Setting is ON and that the LCD display time setting is appropriate for what you want?

Go to Setup Menu > Power Saving

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If it really where draining them that quick, the batteries would be unbelievably hot. It must be something wrong with it's percentage detector.

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The question is a bit vague. Are you using NiMH or disposable batteries?

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I have this camera too. You need to have the expensive batteries made for electronics to get any real longevity out of a battery. Any of the cheap batteries or rechargeable batteries drain very quickly. If I were you, I would make the leap to buy a $50 - $60 digital camera instead of spending all your money on buying replacement batteries. Make sure the new camera comes with a rechargeable battery. And you will get better quality pictures with whatever is out on the market than your current camera. Good luck!

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