Problem

Cause(s)

Solution(s)

Camera will not shoot

CF card slot cover is open

• Firmly close and lock the CF card slot

 

(Display Panel flashes “CF”)

cover.

 

 

 

 

CF card full (O is displayed in the

• Replace the CF card.

 

Display Panel and a continuous

• Load the CF card data onto a computer

 

beep sounds when the shutter

and erase all or some of the card’s images

 

button is pressed)

to create space.

 

 

 

 

CF card not formatted correctly

• Format the CF card.

 

(Display Panel flashes “CF”)

• The logic circuits of the CF card may be

 

 

faulty or damaged. Please consult the

 

 

nearest Canon Customer Support Help

 

 

Desk.

 

 

 

Lens will not retract

CF card slot cover was accessed

• Close the CF card slot cover and reset

 

immediately after Mode Dial was

the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position.

 

turned to the L (Lock) position

 

 

 

 

 

Battery cover lock was opened

• Lock the battery cover and reset the

 

immediately after Mode Dial was

Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position.

 

turned to the L (Lock) position

 

 

 

 

Battery fails prematurely

Low ambient temperature has

• Restrict use of the battery to places with

 

diminished battery output

ambient temperatures over 32°F (0°C).

 

 

When taking shots in relatively cold

 

 

conditions, keep the camera warm next

 

 

to your body or in a pocket. (p.21)

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