https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/PowerShot-SX740-HS-battery-says-it-s-full-but-it-s-almost-dead/m-p/552946#M20302 <P>This is a sign that the battery is no good.&nbsp;</P> <P>Try leaving it in the charger for a long time, like 8 hours, full day, overnight.</P> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:17:06 GMT normadel 2025-06-10T17:17:06Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/PowerShot-SX740-HS-battery-says-it-s-full-but-it-s-almost-dead/m-p/552934#M20301 <P>When I try to charge the battery, it flashes charge, then says full right after. The battery is almost fully dead when this is happening. The camera has no damage, and I have used it for about 5.5 months. How do I get it to charge?</P> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:00:48 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/PowerShot-SX740-HS-battery-says-it-s-full-but-it-s-almost-dead/m-p/552934#M20301 pickle 2025-06-12T14:00:48Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/PowerShot-SX740-HS-battery-says-it-s-full-but-it-s-almost-dead/m-p/552946#M20302 <P>This is a sign that the battery is no good.&nbsp;</P> <P>Try leaving it in the charger for a long time, like 8 hours, full day, overnight.</P> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:17:06 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/PowerShot-SX740-HS-battery-says-it-s-full-but-it-s-almost-dead/m-p/552946#M20302 normadel 2025-06-10T17:17:06Z