Troubleshooting continued....2/5

 

 

 

Problem

Cause(s)

Solution(s)

 

 

 

 

 

Camera will not shoot

Flash is charging

• Wait to press the shutter button

 

 

( mark flashes)

until the flash charges, the mark

 

 

 

 

changes from flashing to a steady

 

 

 

 

light and the indicator shines red.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CF card slot cover is open

• Firmly close and lock the CF card slot

 

 

(LCD panel displays “CF”)

cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CF card full

• Replace the CF card.

 

 

 

 

• Load the data of the CF card to a

 

 

 

 

computer and erase all or some of

 

 

 

 

the card’s images to create space.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CF card not formatted

• The logic circuits of the CF card may

 

 

correctly

be faulty or damaged. Please consult

 

 

(LCD panel displays “CF”)

the nearest Canon Customer

 

 

 

 

Support Help Desk.

 

 

 

 

 

Battery fails prematurely

Low ambient temperature

• Restrict use of the battery pack to

 

 

has diminished battery

places with ambient temperatures

 

 

output

over 0°C. When taking shots in

relatively cold conditions, keep the camera warm next to your body or in a pocket.

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