Canon EOS 10D EOS 10D INSTRUCTIONS - Page 173

Troubleshooting Guide Shooting No images can be shot or recorded. The CF card is not properly loaded. s Load the CF card properly. (→p.28) The CF card is full. s Use a new CF card or erase unnecessary images. (→p.28, 117) The battery is exhausted. s Recharge the battery. (→p.22) You did not focus well. (The focus confirmation light in the viewfinder blinked.) s Press 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 of focus. The lens focus mode switch is set to < MF > or < M>. 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 cannot be used. The data in the CF card is damaged. 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 appears on the Video cable plugs are not inserted fully. s Insert the video cable plugs firmly all the way. (→p.115) 13 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) Reference 173