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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
The camera
doesn't function.
The camera is turned off. zPress the ON/OFF button for a few moments.
The CF card slot cover or the
battery cover is open.
zBe sure the cover is closed securely.
Batteries are loaded in the wrong
direction.
zReload the batteries in the correct direction.
Batteries are depleted. zReplace with unused alkaline or fully
recharged batteries (four AA-size batteries)
zUse a household power source.
Batteries are not the right type. zUse only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or
Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For
information about alkaline batteries, see
Proper Battery Handling (p. 18).)
Batteries are not making good
electrical contact with the camera.
zWipe the battery terminals with a clean dry
cloth.
zReload the batteries several times.
The camera
doesn't shoot.
Camera is in Playback mode. zChange to the Shooting mode.
The flash is charging. zWait until the flash charges. You can press the
shutter button when the indicator next to the
viewfinder lights a steady orange.
The CF card is full. zInsert a new CF card.
zDownload images to your computer, then
erase them from the card to free up more
space.