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SX530 battery frequently dead - camera turns on in case, while wearing etc

Started Feb 13, 2016 | Questions thread
OP strapper New Member • Posts: 2
Re: SX530 battery frequently dead - camera turns on in case, while wearing etc

Let me clarify.  There is an on/off button, true. The problem is the "one touch" mobile device connect button near the bottom of the camera ( I called it the wifi button incorrectly). It has a picture of a blue cell phone on it The mobile device connect button turns on the the screen and allows uploads via wifi to a device.  It does not require the on/off button to be pressed in order to turn on the camer.  It turns the camera on all by itself with "one touch".  Thus causing the problem that the camera gets turned on in the case and the battery goes dead.

I am still searching for a solution.  I have had a few local suggestions from engineering students: 1. super glue the button into the off position  2. cover it with a nylon washer and duct tape 3. tweet canon every day until they do something about the problem.

Haven't decided yet.  Any other suggestions.

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