Red battery light even with new batteries - then shuts down
Fujifilm Finepix AV130 12 megapixels has suddenly started showing a red battery on the screen and then turning itself off before we can take a photo. We have changed the batteries - no luck. We tested the old batteries - they were fully charged. What can we do? Unfortunately we have run out of warranty.
Cameras - FUJIFILM - FinePix AV130 Compact Digital Camera 12 megapixels Black...
Answers & Comments
Your camera can work with 2 AA sized batteries.
Always charge NiMH batteries before using them for the first time, or if they have not been used for a long period.
Always charge sets of batteries together.
Do not use alkaline batteries unless it is absolutely necessary. In most cases, alkaline batteries may have a shorter service life than NiMH. Alkaline battery performance is limited, especially at low temperatures. The use of NiMH batteries is recommended.
AA manganese (Zinc-Carbon) batteries and NiCd rechargeable batteries cannot be used with this camera.
If you are sure you have good batteries, also check if all contacts are clean and shiny. No oxidation is allowed. To clean contacts never use sharp tools. They can damage the camera forever.
Eventually clean contacts with a cotton swap or a dry cloth.
Also check if no debris is in the battery compartment. Just a little pice of paper can spoil all the (camera) fun.
Just to make sure, try some other batteries, then the ones you are sure of, they are fully charged. Perhaps, next time you are less convinced.