lTroubleshooting

Power is not turned on,

Memory cord slot or battery cover isopen.

Batteries ara loeded in _e wrong direction,

Batteriesaranottherighttype.

Insufficient battery voltage ("Change the batteries" message displays).

Poor contact between camera and battery terminals.

The camera'sherizontal/ver_cal orientationwas changed.

Press the powerbutton for a moment (Basic Guide p. 3).

Confirm that the memory cord slot cover or battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 1).

Put batteries back into lhe camera in the oorract direction (Basic Guide p. 1).

Use only unused AA-s_e alkaline batterlos or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (Basic Guide p. 1).

Insert the four unused or fully charged AA-size NiMH batteries into the camera (Basic Guide p. 1).

Use the Compact Power Adapter (sold separately) (p. 139).

Polish the terminals witha soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery (p. 132).

Reinsert the batteries several times.

The camera'sorientationmechanism is operating. There is no malfunction.

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