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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.