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Shooting

Camera will not record.

Camera is in playback
mode or connecting to a
computer/printer mode.
zSwitch to Shooting mode (p.15).
Flash is charging. zWhen the flash is charged, the
indicator will light orange. Shooting is
now possible (p.43).
Memory card is full. zInsert a new memory card (p.10).
zIf required, download the images to a
computer and erase them from the
memory card to make space.
Memory card is not
formatted correctly.
zFormat the memory card (p.134).
zIf reformatting does not work, the
memory card logic circuits may be
damaged. Consult the nearest Canon
Customer Support Help Desk.
SD memory card or SDHC
memory card is write
protected.
zSlide the write protect tab upward
(p.165).

Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image.

Usually the recorded
image contains more of
the scene than is seen in
the viewfinder.
zConfirm the actual image size with the
LCD monitor. Use the LCD monitor
when taking close-up shots (p.53).

Image is blurred or out of focus.

The camera moves when
the shutter button is
pressed.
zConfirm the procedures in
“ appears” (p.145).