Appendices

Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause(s)

Solution(s)

 

Camera will not operate

Battery cover lock not in lock

• Slide the battery cover lock into the

 

position

locked position.

 

 

 

 

 

2CR5 lithium battery is inserted

• Install the 2CR5 lithium battery with the

 

the wrong way

terminals oriented toward the back of

 

 

the chamber.

 

 

 

 

 

Insufficient battery power

• Use a fully charged battery pack.

 

(Display panel flashes [Lb])

• Replace the battery.

 

 

 

• Use an approved AC power source.

 

 

 

 

Incorrect battery type

• Use the specified battery pack or lithium

 

 

battery.

 

 

 

 

 

Poor contact between battery

• Wipe the battery terminals with a clean,

 

and camera terminals

dry cloth.

 

 

 

 

Camera will not shoot

Mode Dial is set to the L (Lock)

• Turn the Mode Dial to any one of the

 

position

(Auto), P (Program) or

(Stitch Assist)

 

 

mode positions.

 

Flash is charging ( icon flashes)

Wait to press the shutter button until the

flash charges, the icon changes from flashing to a steady light and the indicator shines red.

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Canon A50 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Causes