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Troubleshooting Problem The camera doesn't function (no power). 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. Solution Press the ON/OFF button for a few moments. Be sure these covers are closed securely. Reload the batteries in the correct direction. • Replace with unused alkaline or fully recharged batteries (four AA-size batteries). • Use a household power source. Use only unused AAsize alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For the information about alkaline batteries, see "Proper Battery Handling" (p. 19).) Wipe the batter y terminals with a clean dry cloth. 155

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Press the ON/OFF
button for a few
moments.
Be sure these covers
are closed securely.
Reload the batter ies in
the correct direction.
•
Replace with unused
alkaline or fully
recharged batteries
(four AA-size
batteries).
•
Use a household
power source.
Use only unused AA-
size alkaline batteries
or Canon AA-size NiMH
batteries. (For the
information about
alkaline batteries, see
“Proper Battery
Handling” (p. 19).)
Wipe the batter y
terminals with a clean
dry cloth.
The camera
doesn’t
function
(no power).
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 electr ical
contact with the
camera.