Canon 1Ds Instruction Manual - Page 163

Troubleshooting Guide Shooting No images can be The CF card is not properly installed. shot or recorded. s Install the CF card properly. (→p.27) The CF card is full. s Use a new CF card or erase unnecessary images. (→p.27, 122) 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.74) 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 < > or < >. s Set the lens focus mode switch to < >. (→p.26) 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.29, 35) The CF card cannot be used. The data in the CF card is damaged. s Format the CF card. (→p.126) s Use the correct CF card. (→p.2, 3) Image Review The image cannot The image is protected. be erased. s Cancel the protection first. (→p.119) The date and time The correct date and time has not been set. is wrong. s Set the correct date and time. (→p.148) 10 Reference 163