On 8/19/05, Larry Griffin <lggriffin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hey Guys, Hate to interrupt the current topics of Oly interest, what
> bicycle to haul Olys with, Oly's financial condition, and how to back up
> Oly picture data. ;-^ Gone 4 years same list 8-) Thanks, Tom
> I bought an E20N about two weeks ago. The E-20 had been sitting
> for 4 years with the original batteries in it, needless to say they were
> dead. The camera works great on the AC wall wort. In that I'm limited on
> extension cords, I ordered a battery charger and batteries from Thomas
> distributing. I charged the new batteries over night as per instructions
> and charged the original batteries. All the batteries work in the FL-40
> flash. I merrily inserted the new 2500 mah batteries in the battery
> holder and turned on the camera, nothing. RTFM, battery check, what
> battery check, I don't even get a flicker. Has anyone run into this.
> I'll even accept guesses if your willing to put up with my sarcasm.
> Good to be back,
Sounds like it could be corrosion on the battery terminals. I know
there's been tons of discussion on how to clean them. Seem to recall
that a pencil eraser is one of the recommended methods.
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