Canon S3IS PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 122

Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. z Press the power button for a moment (Basic Guide p. 3). Memory card slot or battery cover is open. z Confirm that the memory card slot cover or battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction. z Put batteries back into the camera in the correct direction (Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries are not the right type. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (Basic Guide p. 1). Insufficient battery voltage ("Change the batteries" message displays). z Insert the four unused or fully charged AA-size NiMH batteries into the camera (Basic Guide p. 1). z Use the Compact Power Adapter (sold separately) (p. 139). Poor contact between camera and battery terminals. z Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery (p. 132). z Reinsert the batteries several times. Sounds come from the inside of the camera. The camera's horizontal/vertical z The camera's orientation mechanism is operating. orientation was changed. There is no malfunction. 120