Battery drains when I leave my T5i in "on" position--stand by mode obviously no longer working

[JoanneYenn]

I've just encountered a problem that is puzzling me. I've had my T5i for about 8 months now, and it was working well. Just last week I noticed that if I do not turn the camera off when I am done using it for a while,  it doesn't go into stand by mode (as it used to) and my batteries are drained when I pull it out of the bag for another shoot.

I am using fresh Canon batteries so they are not the problem. Again, this only started to develop a week ago, but because I am a travel writer and often forget to turn off the camera when I am going from scene to scene, this is so very annoying. I've missed some great photos because I have to change the battery!

I don't recall changing any setting. Should I go through the hassle of sending back the camera for service, or is there a simple fix?  Thank you for any advice you can give me.

[jrhoffman75]

firts thing to check is if the Auto power off setting (two dot yellow wrench) or the image review timer (one dot red camera) settings got switched.

[JoanneYenn]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for your prompt response. I don't know how it happened, but I indeed disabled the auto power function you described. I switched it on, and no more battery drain. I am so appreciative of your taking the time and trouble to help me! Thank you again.

[jrhoffman75]

Glad to be of help.