Reference

Troubleshooting Guide

If there is a problem, try to resolve it by referring to this Troubleshooting Guide. If the problem still persists, take the camera to your nearest Canon Service Center.

Nothing is dis-

The batteries are exhausted.

played on the

Replace the batteries with new ones. (page 14)

LCD panel.

The batteries have been installed incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

Install the batteries correctly. (page 14)

The picture

The lens focus mode is set to <MF> (or <M>).

looks blurred.

Set the lens focus mode to <AF>. (page 16)

 

 

There was camera shake when the picture was taken.

 

 

Hold the camera steady or use a faster shutter speed.

 

 

(page 17)

 

The shutter

The frame count is not displayed on the LCD panel.

does not work.

Take out the film and load it correctly. (page 18)

 

 

The <

> icon blinks on the LCD panel.

 

 

Replace the batteries with new ones. (page 14)

 

 

The < > icon blinks while the rewound film is still in the

 

 

camera.

 

 

 

 

Replace with a new roll of film. (page 18)

 

 

The focus confirmation light < > in the viewfinder blinks

 

 

and focus cannot be achieved.

 

 

Select another AF point. (page 32)

 

 

If focus still cannot be achieved, focus manually. (page 34)

The <

>

The battery level is very low.

icon blinks on

Replace the batteries with new ones. (page 14)

the LCD panel.

A misoperation has occurred.

 

 

 

 

Press the shutter button halfway. (page 17)

 

 

Remove the batteries and reload it. (page 14)

 

 

If the blinking <

> icon does not turn off, consult

 

 

your nearest Canon Service Center.

 

 

 

 

 

When using an external flash unit, an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is recom- mended. Using the camera with a flash unit (equipped with electrical contacts on the hot shoe foot), high-voltage flash unit, or flash accessories dedicated to a different brand may result in camera misoperation or malfunction.

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