Canon PowerShot A50 PowerShot A50 Hardware Guide - Page 96

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not operate Camera will not shoot Cause(s) Battery cover lock not in lock position 2CR5 lithium battery is inserted the wrong way Insufficient battery power (Display panel flashes [Lb]) Incorrect battery type Poor contact between battery and camera terminals Mode Dial is set to the L (Lock) position Flash is charging ( icon flashes) Solution(s) • Slide the battery cover lock into the locked position. • Install the 2CR5 lithium battery with the terminals oriented toward the back of the chamber. • Use a fully charged battery pack. • Replace the battery. • Use an approved AC power source. • Use the specified battery pack or lithium battery. • Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. • Turn the Mode Dial to any one of the (Auto), P (Program) or (Stitch Assist) mode positions. • Wait to press the shutter button until the flash charges, the icon changes from flashing to a steady light and the indicator shines red. Appendices 96

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Appendices
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause(s)
Solution(s)
• Slide the battery cover lock into the
locked position.
• Install the 2CR5 lithium battery with the
terminals oriented toward the back of
the chamber.
• Use a fully charged battery pack.
• Replace the battery.
• Use an approved AC power source.
• Use the specified battery pack or lithium
battery.
• Wipe the battery terminals with a clean,
dry cloth.
• Turn the Mode Dial to any one of the
(Auto), P (Program) or
(Stitch Assist)
mode positions.
• Wait to press the shutter button until the
flash charges, the
icon changes from
flashing to a steady light and the
indicator shines red.
Battery cover lock not in lock
position
2CR5 lithium battery is inserted
the wrong way
Insufficient battery power
(Display panel flashes [Lb])
Incorrect battery type
Poor contact between battery
and camera terminals
Mode Dial is set to the L (Lock)
position
Flash is charging
(
icon flashes)
Camera will not operate
Camera will not shoot