Troubleshooting - Canon PowerShot A510 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
The camera will not Power is not turned on.
operate
Memory card slot cover or battery
cover is open.
Batteries are loaded in the wrong
direction.
Batteries are depleted.
Batteries are not the right type.
Poor contact between camera and
battery terminals.
The camera will not Camera is in Playback mode.
record
Flash is charging.
Cause Solution
Press the Power button for a few moments.
Be sure the cover is closed securely.
Reload the batteries in the correct direction.
Replace with unused alkaline or fully
recharged batteries (two AA-size batteries).
Use an AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold
separately).
Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or
Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For
information about alkaline batteries, see
Proper Battery Handling (p. 16).)
Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry
cloth.
Reload the batteries several times.
Change to the Shooting mode.
Wait until the flash charges. You can press
the shutter button when the upper indicator
lights orange.
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