Canon PowerShot S30 PowerShot S40/S30 Camera User Guide - Page 146

Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not operate Camera will not record Lens will not retract Cause Solution Power is not turned on CF card slot/battery cover opened Insufficient battery volatge Poor contact between camera and battery terminals Camera is in replaying or computer/printer mode Flash is charging (flashing orange indicator) CF card full CF card not formatted correctly CF card slot/battery cover opened with camera on CF card slot/battery cover opened while camera was recording to CF card (warning signal) Switched to replaying mode from shooting mode • Turn on the camera. See Turning the Power On / Off (p. 27). • Confirm that the CF card slot/battery cover is securely closed. • Fully charge the battery or use a household power source. • Wipe the terminals with a clean, dry cloth. • Switch the camera to Shooting mode. See Switching between Shooting and Replaying (p. 29). • Wait until the orange indicator stops flashing and shines steadily, signaling that the flash is charged, then press the shutter button. • Insert a new CF card. • If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the CF card to make space. • Format CF card. See Formatting a CF card (p. 106). • If reformatting doesn't work, the CF card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Close the CF card slot/battery cover, then turn off the camera. • Close the CF card slot/battery cover, then close the lens cover. • The lens does not retract in this case. To let the lens retract, close the lens cover. 144 Appendices