Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

 

Solution

The camera doesn’t

The camera is turned off.

Press the main switch for a few moments.

function (no power).

 

 

The battery cover or CF card

Be sure these covers are closed securely.

 

slot cover is open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Batteries are loaded in the

Reload the batteries in the correct

 

wrong direction.

direction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Batteries are depleted.

• Replace with new alkaline or fully

 

 

recharged batteries (four AA-size

 

 

batteries).

 

 

 

 

• Use a household power source.

 

 

 

 

Batteries are not the right type.

Use only new AA-size alkaline batteries

 

 

that are equivalent to those that came

 

 

with the camera or Canon AA-size NiMH

 

 

batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Batteries are not making good

Wipe the battery terminals with a clean

 

electrical contact with the

dry cloth.

 

 

 

camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The camera doesn’t

The mode dial is set to

Turn the mode dial to

(Auto),

shoot.

(Replay).

(Manual), or

(Stitch Assist).

 

 

 

 

 

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