I put brand new double AA batteries into my camera and it still is not turning on , how do i get the camera to work?

You should have two types of batteries.
2 CR123A batteries: (lithium)
4 AA batteries (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride)
Never use Nicad batteries. Never use different batteries together. that is for the four AA batteries. They should be the same brand and the same capacity.
The lithium batteries should be the same brand and same date.
Before changing batteries, always switch off the camera.

When you use rechargeable batteries, be sure you did charge them fully, before putting them in the camera.

AA batteries can be placed in the camera the wrong way around. They can also cause corrosion of the battery contacts if left in for long periods or run down. I would check these two things before assuming a fault.

dear sir,

this is not a big problem,as for your camera model the battery recommended by olympus is (Battery AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)

the problem is,normal aa batteries and aa(nimh)batteries looks same by mere appearance........


kindly ask the shoppe for AA(NiMh) batteries and put in ur cam,it works for sure..........

thank you...take care............................

It sounds like you have bad batteries. I have had rechargeables that have suddenly done the same thing. I have learned that buying really cheap ones doesn't work out. If you buy a good branded set, I think you will find that they are much better. :)

Often I have found with modern digital cameras of all brans is that generic batteries no longer have the power to made them run, so even brand new generic batteries will not start the camera.
the solution is you always must buy the expensive brands or invest in a rechargeahle battery system for AA batteries, which mine takes the best. So try that out. I think u will find that money does make a difference

According to Canon, your camera needs servicing.

1. Remove the batteries from the camera and then clean the battery contacts
2. Remove the memory card
3. Verify the batteries your using
Recomended batteries are
- oxy-alkaline digital camera batteries AA
- Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera batteries AA
- alkaline batteries AA
- lithium batteries AA
4. Make sure to use a brand new batteries or fully charge batteries
5. inserted the battery correctly
6. Place the camera in Auto Mode [it's the green camera on the dial mode.]
7. Turn on the camera
if issue was not resolved contact Kodak support line at 1 800 235 6325 (23KODAK) or visit the website www.kodak.com/go/stepbystep

Check batery type suitble for your camera, also ensure correctly installed(+ -) Check contacts are clean

Did you try using the coolpix batteries that came along with the camera? check the ratings on coolpix batteries and compare them to the batteries that you are using now.

try looking at the symbols on the battery and then on the camera and try putting them in that way and if that doesnt work try an other brand of batteries