Troubleshooting; Camera Will Not Operate; Camera Will Not Record - Canon POWERSHOT S2 IS User Manual

Power is not turned on.
• Turn on the camera.
_See Turning the Power On/Off(p. 23)
• Confirm that the memory card slot and battery cover are securely
closed.
• Put batteries back into the charger in the correct direction.
Camera is in Playback or
computedprintar
connection mode,
• Turn the mode lever to the left or press the shutter button halfway
to switch to Shooting mode.
• During a computer or printer connection, disconnect the interface
cable before switching the camera to Shooting mode.
Flash is charginq. • Wait until _. stops blinking and lights steadily, signaling that the
(Blinking white _ on LCD flash is charged, then press the shutter button.
monitor/in viewfinder).
Memory card full. • _nsett a freshly formatted (initialized) memory card.
• _f required, download the images to a computer and erase them
from the memory card to make space.
Memory card not • Formats (initializes) memory cards.
formatted correctly. _See Formatting a Memory Card (p. 20)
• _f reformatting doesn't work, the memory card logic circuits may be
damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help
Desk.
Memory card is write- • Slide the write-protect tab of the memory card upward.
protected. _See Installing the Memory Card (p. 18)
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Poor contact between
camera and battery
terminals,
Memory card slot cover or
battery cover opened.
Batteries are loaded in the
wrong direction.
Insufficient battery • Replace with four new AA-size alkaline batteries, or fully charged
voltage. Canon NiMH batteries. Or use the Compact Power Adapter.
Batteries are not the right • Use ooly new AA-size alkaline battedee or fully charged Canon
type. AA-size NiMH batteries.
_For information aboL_ alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery
Handling (p. 16).
• Wipe the terminals with a clean, dry cloth.