Canon EOS 10D instruction manual Shooting

Troubleshooting Guide

Shooting

No images can be	The CF card is not properly loaded.
shot or recorded.	s Load the CF card properly. (→p.28)

The CF card is full.

sUse a new CF card or erase unnecessary images. (→p.28, 117)

The battery is exhausted.

sRecharge the battery. (→p.22)

You did not focus well. (The focus confirmation light in the viewfinder blinked.)

sPress the shutter button halfway and focus the subject. If you still cannot focus properly, focus manually. (→p.30, 71)

The LCD monitor	The LCD monitor screen is dirty.
does not display a s Use a soft cloth to clean the screen.
clear image.	The LCD’s service life has expired.
	s Contact your dealer or Canon Service Center.
The image is out	The lens focus mode switch is set to < MF > or < M >.
of focus.	s Set the lens focus mode switch to < AF >. (→p.27)
	Camera shake occured when you pressed the shutter button.
	s To prevent camera shake, hold the camera still and press the shutter
	button gently. (→p.30, 36)
The CF card	The data in the CF card is damaged.
cannot be used.	s Format the CF card. (→p.119)
	s Use the correct CF card. (→p.6, 175)
The message	The date/time battery is exhausted.

“” appears s Replace the battery with a new one. (→p.155) on the LCD panel

Image Review

The image cannot	The image is protected.
be erased.	s Cancel the protection first. (→p.116)
The date and time	The correct date and time has not been set.
is wrong.	s Set the correct date and time. (→p.154)
No image	Video cable plugs are not inserted fully.
appears on the	s Insert the video cable plugs firmly all the way. (→p.115)
TV screen	The correct video format (NTSC or PAL) has not been set.
	s Set the camera to the correct video format to match the TV set.
	(→p.144)

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