Canon A300 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Appendices
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
The camera doesn’t
function.
The camera is turned off. Turn the power on. (See "Turning the
Power ON / OFF" (p. 26).)
The CF card slot / battery cover is
open.
Be sure the cover is closed securely
Batteries are loaded in the wrong
direction.
Reload the batteries in the correct direction.
Batteries are depleted. Replace with unused alkaline or fully
recharged batteries (two AA-size batteries).
Use a household power source.
Batteries are not the right type. Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries
or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For the
information about alkaline batteries, see
"Proper Battery Handling" (p. 20).)
Batteries are not making good
electrical contact with the camera.
Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry
cloth.
The camera doesn’t
shoot.
Camera is in replaying mode. Change to the Shooting mode. (See
"Switching between Shooting / Replay"
(p. 27).)
The flash is charging. Wait until the flash charges. You can press
the shutter button when the indicator glows
a steady orange.