Camera Battery question. Help please.

[Paper Roses]

The photography group is quiet so I hope you don't mind a question here about my old digital camera.
It says in the manual to use AA rechargeable batteries. Can I use AA Alkaline? I think my rechargeable batteries bit the dust.

And, if you are familiar with the (old) Canon PowerShot A590is, how can I get rid of the icons that now show on the viewing screen? I have used this camera for years on 'auto' with no problem but(stupid me) I had to go and turn the dial to check out the other functions. I now have a bunch of white function icons on the screen and the manual does not tell me how to get rid of them and go back to the auto function.

I'm still trying how to learn to use the iPhone camera with my old Dell PC but in the meantime still want to use the Canon. You can tell I am camera/computer illiterate. Any ideas would be a great help to me.
Thanks,
PR

[Hugh_Lebowski]

1. The only time you wouldn't be able to use alkaline instead of rechargeable

is if the device you put them in ... is also the recharging device of said batteries.

There's no question you can use alkaline instead as long the device isn't plugged into anything, but if you can recharge the batteries by plugging the camera into something like a USB port, or a wall wort, then ... don't do that with alkalines in place. I don't think that functionality is typical of cameras but I don't know a lot about them.

You should be able to google 'how do I get photos from my Iphone to my PC' and come up with explanations pretty easy

[PoliticAverse]

2. The Canon PowerShot A590is is actually sold with 2 alkaline batteries in the box...

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/cameras/support-point-and-shoot/powershot-a-series/powershot-a590-is

PowerShot A590 IS
PowerShot A590 IS Body
AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2)
MMC Plus Card MMC-32MH
Wrist Strap WS-800
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
AV Cable AVC-DC300

You can get a copy of the camera's manual at the above link (Direct link: https://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/6/0400000016/01/PSA590IS_CUG_EN.pdf )

[intrepidity]

3. Yes to batteries, I believe (why not?)

Look on page 46 to see what the display shows.

Does pressing the DISP button help?

Link to PDF of manual:

https://pdisp01.c-wss.com/gdl/WWUFORedirectTarget.do?id=MDQwMDAwMDAxNjAx&cmp=ABR&lang=EN

[Paper Roses]

4. Thanks my dear friends, I think I can go forward with the Canon.

This old Canon camera takes good pictures and does not scare the heck out of me like the iPhone/computer process. That is next weeks job.

Don't laugh, My computer is old and so is this user.
Have a great weekend everyone. I know what I'll be doing tomorrow.

[abqtommy]

5. I have a digital camera and I don't use it much. It takes 2 AA batteries* and when I'm

not using the camera I remove one of the batteries and keep it separate in my camera bag
to prevent battery drain. When I need to use the camera I put the removed battery back
in and everything works fine, previously taken photos remain accessible and I'm good
to go. Rinse and repeat as needed.

*standard batteries, alkaline or whatever's handy

[2naSalit]

6. I have used anything AA in mine.

No problems.