Troubleshooting
If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list.
Power 
You pressed the ON/OFF button, but nothing happened.
•Confirm that the batteries are properly inserted (p. 14).
•Confirm that the batteries are not depleted (p. 15).
•Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 14).
•If the battery terminals are dirty, battery performance will decrease. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab and
Batteries are consumed quickly.
•Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Warm the batteries by, for example, placing them in your pocket, taking care that the terminals do not come into contact with any metal objects.
Lens will not retract.
•Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed. After closing the memory card/battery cover, turn the power on then back off (p. 14).
TV output 
Image is distorted or not showing on TV (p. 122).
Shooting 
Cannot shoot.
•When in Playback mode (p. 27), press the shutter button halfway (p. 23).
The screen is off (p. 25).
Screen does not display properly in dark places (p. 46). Screen does not display properly while shooting.
Please note, the following will not be recorded in still images, but will be recorded in movies.
•When the camera is subjected to powerful light sources, the display may darken.
•Under fluorescent lighting, the screen may flicker.
•When shooting bright light sources, a bar of light (purplish red) may appear on the screen.
h appears on the screen and the shot cannot be taken even though the shutter button was pressed fully (p. 25).
appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 25).
•Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 149).
•Raise the flash and shoot (p. 69).
•Increase the ISO speed (p. 73).
•Attach the camera to a tripod.
