Canon PowerShot A50 PowerShot A50 Hardware Guide - Page 97

Problem, Causes, Solutions

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Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) Camera will not shoot CF card slot cover is open (Display Panel flashes "CF") • Firmly close and lock the CF card slot cover. CF card full (O is displayed in the Display Panel and a continuous beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed) • Replace the CF card. • Load the CF card data onto a computer and erase all or some of the card's images to create space. CF card not formatted correctly (Display Panel flashes "CF") • Format the CF card. • The logic circuits of the CF card may be faulty or damaged. Please consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Lens will not retract CF card slot cover was accessed • Close the CF card slot cover and reset immediately after Mode Dial was the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position. turned to the L (Lock) position Appendices Battery cover lock was opened • Lock the battery cover and reset the immediately after Mode Dial was Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position. turned to the L (Lock) position Battery fails prematurely Low ambient temperature has diminished battery output • Restrict use of the battery to places with ambient temperatures over 32°F (0°C). When taking shots in relatively cold conditions, keep the camera warm next to your body or in a pocket. (p.21) 97

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Appendices
Problem
Cause(s)
Solution(s)
• Firmly close and lock the CF card slot
cover.
• Replace the CF card.
• Load the CF card data onto a computer
and erase all or some of the card’s images
to create space.
• Format the CF card.
• The logic circuits of the CF card may be
faulty or damaged. Please consult the
nearest Canon Customer Support Help
Desk.
• Close the CF card slot cover and reset
the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position.
• Lock the battery cover and reset the
Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position.
• Restrict use of the battery to places with
ambient temperatures over 32
°
F (0
°
C).
When taking shots in relatively cold
conditions, keep the camera warm next
to your body or in a pocket. (p.21)
CF card slot cover is open
(Display Panel flashes “CF”)
CF card full (O is displayed in the
Display Panel and a continuous
beep sounds when the shutter
button is pressed)
CF card not formatted correctly
(Display Panel flashes “CF”)
CF card slot cover was accessed
immediately after Mode Dial was
turned to the L (Lock) position
Battery cover lock was opened
immediately after Mode Dial was
turned to the L (Lock) position
Low ambient temperature has
diminished battery output
Camera will not shoot
Lens will not retract
Battery fails prematurely