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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
The camera will
not operate
Power is not turned on. zPress the ON/OFF button for a few moments.
CF card slot cover or battery cover
is open.
zBe sure the cover is closed securely.
Batteries are loaded in the wrong
direction.
zReload the batteries in the correct direction.
Batteries are depleted. zReplace with unused alkaline or fully
recharged batteries (four AA-size batteries).
zUse the Compact Power Adapter.
Batteries are not the right type. zUse only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or
Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For
information about alkaline batteries, see
Proper Battery Handling (p.15).)
Poor contact between camera and
battery terminals.
zWipe the battery terminals with a clean dry
cloth.
zReload the batteries several times.
The camera will
not record
Camera is in Playback mode. zChange to the Shooting mode.
Flash is charging. zWait until the flash charges. You can press the
shutter button when the upper indicator lights
orange.
CF card full. zInsert a new CF card.
zIf required, download the images to a
computer and erase them from the CF card to
make space.