Troubleshooting, Power, 138, 〈Off〉 | Canon 30D28135, 30D1785

REFERENCE

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camera, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide as you check the camera.

Power

Unable to charge			An incorrect battery pack is being used.
battery pack.					Use a Canon BP-511 battery pack. (→4)
battery pack.					Use a Canon BP-511 battery pack. (→4)
			Battery pack is not correctly attached to the compact power adapter.
					Attach the battery pack correctly. (→25)
					Attach the battery pack correctly. (→25)
			The DC coupler is connected to the compact power adapter.
					Remove the DC coupler plug from the compact power adapter.
					Remove the DC coupler plug from the compact power adapter.
					(→26)
Main switch does			The battery pack is out of power.
Main switch does					Charge the battery pack. (→25)
not turn the camera


〈ON〉.			Battery pack is not inserted correctly.
					Insert the battery pack correctly. (→27)
					Insert the battery pack correctly. (→27)
			Battery chamber cover is not closed.
					Close the battery chamber cover tightly. (→27)
					Close the battery chamber cover tightly. (→27)
			CF card slot cover is not closed.
					Insert the CF card firmly until the CF card eject button pops out,

					then close the CF card slot cover tightly. (→31)

Access lamp blinks			If the Main Switch is set to 〈OFF〉 immediately after taking a picture,
even when the Main			the access lamp continues flashing for a few seconds until the
Switch is	〈OFF〉.		image is stored on the CF card.
					After the image has been stored on the CF card the access lamp

					will go out and the camera will turn off automatically.

Battery loses power			Battery pack is not sufficiently charged.
quickly					Charge the battery pack fully. (→25)
quickly					Charge the battery pack fully. (→25)
			Battery pack is beyond its useful life.
					Obtain a new battery pack. (→140)
					Obtain a new battery pack. (→140)

Camera switches off			Auto power off function is operating.
by itself					Switch the camera on again with the main switch, or turn off the
by itself
					Auto power off function. (→121)

Only the 〈		〉 icon	Battery pack level is very low.
Only the 〈		〉 icon	Battery pack level is very low.
blinks on the LCD					Charge the battery pack. (→25)
blinks on the LCD					Charge the battery pack. (→25)
panel			Camera is not operating properly.
					Press the shutter button down halfway to reset the camera to

					normal. (→33)
					* If the 〈		〉 icon still appears, the camera needs repair. Take it
					* If the 〈		〉 icon still appears, the camera needs repair. Take it
					to a Canon Service Center. (→back cover)

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Canon 30D28135, 30D1785, 9337B001 manual Troubleshooting, Power, 138, 〈Off〉

Contents

Page Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides Thank you for purchasing this Canon product Introduction Check Your Accessories Interface Cable Video Cable VC-100 Solution Disk Adobe1Software Starter Guide !2Warranty Canon Digital Contents Reference 101130 EOS D30 Safety Precautions Page If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Extended Storage Precautions for Handling Camera Lithium Backup Battery Quick Guide Full → 42 Auto Set the Main Switch to Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉Open the CF card slot cover Insert the CF card Check the image Nomenclature Inside the expansion electronics cover Inside CF Card Slot Cover Nomenclature LCD Panel RAW Viewfinder Information Mode Dial Zone Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400 Back Conventions Used in This Manual Before You Begin Attaching the Strap Replacing the Backup Battery Remove the old backup batteryInsert a fresh backup battery Place the battery in the adapter Charging the Battery PackConnect the power cord Remove the cover Charging the Battery Pack Open the battery chamber cover Inserting the Battery PackBattery Charge Remaining Icons Load the battery into the camera Remove the battery pack Removing the Battery PackOpen the battery cover Close the battery cover Using a Household Power Supply Connect the DC couplerPlace the cord in the groove Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a LensDetaching a Lens Open the cover Inserting a CF CardRemoving a CF Card Remove the CF card From Menu Select Select the setting you wantFile Numbering System Numbering Main Switch Basic OperationShutter Button Press a button and turn the 〈 〉 dial Using the Electronic DialsBasic Operations with the 〈 〉 Dial Just turn the 〈 〉 dial About the LCD Monitor Select the menu item Menu Functions and SettingsDisplay the menu Exit the menu Menu Selections and Default Settings Color Setting type DescriptionMenu item Press the 〈 〉 button Setting the Date and TimeFrom the Menu, select Date/Time Set the date and time Date and time are set, and the display Turn the Dioptric Adjustment Knob Holding the Camera Simple Picture Taking Fully Automatic Picture Taking Automatic Built-in Flash AF-Assist LightSimple Picture Taking View the image Check the Image in Play ModeCheck the Image Immediately Change the displayed image Select the Review setting Checking the Image After it is TakenFrom the Menu, select Review Time Images Are Displayed for Checking TimeSet the review time Open the Erase menu Set the camera to Play modeSelect the image you want to Erase Erase the image Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Close-Up Mode Sports Mode Night Scene Mode Advanced Operations Set the quality Quality SelectionFrom the menu, select Quality Quality Icon Recording Set the ISO speed About ISO SpeedSelect ISO Speed Advanced Operations Selecting Parameters Set the parameters you wantFrom the menu, select Parameters Parameter Setting Level Effect Parameters AF Mode Selection One-Shot AF for Still Subjects AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects AI Focus AFAbout Predictive AF Focusing Point Selection Press the 〈 〉 button Select the focusing point Focusing On an Off-Center Subject Select a focusing point. →61 Focus on the subject Problem Subjects for Autofocusing Manual Focus INFO. Checking Camera Settings Camera Setting Information Selecting a Metering Mode Press the 〈 〉 button Select a metering mode Evaluative Metering Center-weighted Averaging MeteringMetering Modes Partial Metering Selecting a Drive Mode Press the 〈DRIVE〉 button Select the drive modeSize/Quality Setting the White Balance White Balance Settings Icon Conditions From the menu, select Custom Custom White Balance SettingPhotograph a white subject Select the image Select the white balance Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉 Focus on the subject Program AE Shifting the Program Shutter Speed-Priority AE Check the display, then take Picture Shutter Speed Display Shutter Speed Priority AE Aperture-Priority AE Checking the Depth of Field Aperture Value Display Manual Exposure Set the aperture value Determine the exposure Set the Mode Dial to 〈 〉 Focus the picture Automatic Depth-of-Field AECheck the display, then take the picture Setting Exposure Compensation Select the exposure From the menu, select AEB Canceling AEBAutoexposure Bracketing Set the AEB level 〈 〉 mode AEB settings in 1/3-stop incrementsAEB settings in 2/3-stop increments AE Lock Compose the shot and take the picture Self-timer Operation Select the self-timer Using the Eyepiece Cover Remove the eyecupSlip the eyepiece cover over Eyepiece Set the Mode Dial to 〈 Set the shutter speed to Bulb ExposuresSet the aperture value Mirror Lockup Press the shutter button down fullyPress the shutter button down Fully again Flash 4 Photography Using the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash in the Easy Shooting ZoneUsing the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone Built-in Flash Range Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture SettingsMode Sync shutter speed Aperture Value Flash Photography Using the Built-in Flash Red-eye Reduction From the menu, select Red-eyeOn/off Make sure the 〈 〉 icon Viewfinder is on Place the center focusing point overFE Lock Subject, and press Flash Exposure Compensation Press the 〈 〉 button Set the exposure compensation Amount FE Flash Exposure Lock →99 Wireless Multi-Light E-TTL Autoflash →99High-Speed Sync FP Flash →98 Flash Exposure Compensation →99 Make sure the 550EX Speedlite’s Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting ModeFull Auto Flash Pilot lamp is on High-Speed Sync FP Flash FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing Wireless Multi-Light/E-TTL Autoflash Photography Modeling Flash PC Terminal Using Non-Canon Flash UnitsSync Speed 100 About Image Data Taken or Recorded by Other Devices About Dpof Viewing the Index Viewing Recorded ImagesViewing a Single Image Display the index Change the display area Viewing Enlarged ImagesJump Jumping to Another Image Images 103 Histograms INFO. Turning the Information Display On and OffImage Information Displayed During Play High Brightness Warning Automated Playback of Recorded Images Auto playback From the menu, select Auto playbackPlaying and Erasing Recorded Images 105 Rotate the image Go to Rotate modeRotating an Image 106 Protect the image Open the Protect Settings screenProtecting an Image Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 107 Turn the 〈 〉 dial to select OK, then press the 〈 〉 button Erasing Images All Image EraseTurn the 〈 〉 dial to select All…, then press the 〈 〉 button 108 Turn the 〈 〉 dial to select OK Formatting the CF CardPress the 〈 Button Then press the 〈 〉 button Precautions for Printing from DPOF-compatible Devices Print Order110 Select the images Selecting Images for PrintingSelecting a Single Image Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 111 Select Mark all Selecting All ImagesSelect the print quantity 112 Print Type Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 113 Specifying Date Printing 114 Specifying File Number Printing Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 115 Connecting to a TV Open the cover Connect the cable116 Select C.Fn-13 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 117 8Finish cleaning Select 1 EnableClean the imaging element 118 Menu Function 6 Settings List of Menu Functions 120Screen Description Menu Function Settings 121 122 Menu Function Settings 123 Func. No Custom Function Settings124 Select no Menu Function Settings 125 Effects, remarks Setting or change 126Screen Menu Function Settings 127 128 SET Menu Function Settings 129 Depth of Field Aperture valueCF CompactFlash Card 130 Exposure File Numbering and Folders131 Red-eye Phenomenon FormatISO Speed Shutter Speed Function Availability Table AF Modes and Drive Modes133 134 Mode Blinking warning Description RemarksExposure Warnings Auto selection AF Manual selection AF Metering method Program Line Program Line Description135 Aperture value readout Shutter Speed and Aperture Value ReadoutsShutter speed readout 136 Error Codes Message List137 138 TroubleshootingPower 〈OFF〉 Shooting Checking and Handling Images139 Major Accessories Sold Separately 140 141 Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3Remote Switch RS-80N3 CF Card System Map Items included with the Camera142 143 IFC-200 PCU Major Specifications 144 Viewfinder 145White Balance Exposure Control 146 Camera Body CA-PS400 Compact Power Adapter147 DR-400 DC Coupler Index 148 149 115 150 151