1 Extremely short battery life
Battery is not lasting more that 5-6 pictures.
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Two possible fixes.
(1) reset camera
remove batteries
hold down power button for 1 minute
replace batteries
(2) increase battery contact pressure
remove batteries
using needle-nose pliers, bend battery contacts (in battery case cover) to better contact batteries
replace batteries
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By default, as soon as you turn the camera on, it enables flash--even when not needed. Form this habit: As soon as you turn the camera on, every time, press the "up" arrow on the four-way pad to turn the flash off.
Not only will the batteries last much longer, but the camera will be ready to take the next picture much more quickly.
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Do not use Alkaline AAs in a camera. You need rechargeable NiMH (Energizer seem the best). Or use Lithium AA one-time batteries (expensive!).
Rechargeable AA NiMH are best. But this is not a new camera, the A720. If you are using rechargeable batteries and this problem is new, it may be time for new camera.
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