Canon PowerShot A10 PowerShot A10/A20 Camera User Guide - Page 106

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting Problem The camera doesn't function (no power). The camera doesn't shoot. Cause The camera is turned off. The battery cover or CF card slot cover is open. Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction. Batteries are depleted. Batteries are not the right type. Batteries are not making good electrical contact with the camera. The mode dial is set to (Replay). Solution Press the main switch for a few moments. Be sure these covers are closed securely. Reload the batteries in the correct direction. • Replace with new alkaline or fully recharged batteries (four AA-size batteries). • Use a household power source. Use only new AA-size alkaline batteries that are equivalent to those that came with the camera or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth. Turn the mode dial to (Auto), (Manual), or (Stitch Assist). 104

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Press the main switch for a few moments.
Be sure these covers are closed securely.
Reload the batteries in the correct
direction.
• Replace with new alkaline or fully
recharged batteries (four AA-size
batteries).
• Use a household power source.
Use only new AA-size alkaline batteries
that are equivalent to those that came
with the camera or Canon AA-size NiMH
batteries.
Wipe the battery terminals with a clean
dry cloth.
Turn the mode dial to
(Auto),
(Manual), or
(Stitch Assist).
The camera doesn’t
function (no power).
The camera doesn’t
shoot.
The camera is turned off.
The battery cover or CF card
slot cover is open.
Batteries are loaded in the
wrong direction.
Batteries are depleted.
Batteries are not the right type.
Batteries are not making good
electrical contact with the
camera.
The mode dial is set to
(Replay).