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Cannot play back
You attempted to play
back images shot with
another camera or images
edited with a computer.
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Computer images that cannot otherwise be played back might play
back if they are sent to the camera using the bundled
ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser software.
See ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF).
File name was changed
with a computer or file
location was changed.
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Set the file name or file number according to the Design rule for
Camera File system standards.
See File and Folder Numbering (p. 126)
Lens will not retract
The memory card slot
cover or battery cover was
opened with power on.
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Close the memory card slot cover or battery cover, then turn off the
camera.
Memory card slot/battery
cover was opened while
recording to the memory
card (warning signal
sounds).
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Close the memory card slot cover or battery cover, then turn off the
camera.
Switched to Playback
mode from Shooting
mode.
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The lens does not retract in this case. To make the lens retract,
turn the mode lever to the right again.
Batteries consumed quickly
Batteries are not the right
type.
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Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon
AA-size NiMH batteries.
See Proper Battery Handling (p.16)
The batteries are cold.
Battery performance
deteriorates at low
temperatures.
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If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries warm (by placing
them in an inner pocket, etc.) until ready to use them.
Battery terminals are dirty.
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Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use.
The batteries have not
been used for over a year.
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If batteries are rechargeable: Performance should return to normal
after several charging cycles.
If rechargeable batteries:
The batteries have
exceeded their
effectiveness.
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Replace all 4 batteries with new ones.