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Troubleshooting Guide
The CF card is not properly loaded.
sLoad 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 screen is dirty.
sUse a soft cloth to clean the screen.
The LCD’s service life has expired.
sContact your dealer or Canon Service Center.
The lens focus mode switch is set to <MF> or <M>.
sSet the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (→p.27)
Camera shake occured when you pressed the shutter button.
sTo prevent camera shake, hold the camera still and press the shutter
button gently. (→p.30, 36)
The data in the CF card is damaged.
sFormat the CF card. (→p.119)
sUse the correct CF card. (→p.6, 175)
The image cannot
be erased.
The image is protected.
sCancel the protection first. (→p.116)
The date and time
is wrong.
The correct date and time has not been set.
sSet the correct date and time. (→p.154)
No images can be
shot or recorded.
The LCD monitor
does not display a
clear image.
The image is out
of focus.
The CF card
cannot be used.
The date/time battery is exhausted.
sReplace the battery with a new one. (→p.155)
The message
“” appears
on the LCD panel
No image
appears on the
TV screen
Video cable plugs are not inserted fully.
sInsert the video cable plugs firmly all the way. (→p.115)
The correct video format (NTSC or PAL) has not been set.
sSet the camera to the correct video format to match the TV set.
(→p.144)
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