Canon EOS REBEL T1 i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual page 204

Troubleshooting Guide
The camera turns off by itself.
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Auto power off is in effect. If you do not want auto power off to take
effect, set
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Auto power off] to [Off].
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Even if
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Auto power off] has been set to [Off], the LCD monitor will
still turn off after the camera is idle for 30 min. Press the
<
DISP.
>
button to turn on the LCD monitor.
Shooting-Related Problems
No images can be shot or recorded.
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The card is not properly inserted (p.31).
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If the card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary images to
make room (p.31, 159).
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If you try to focus in One-Shot AF mode while the focus confirmation
light
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>
in the viewfinder blinks, a picture cannot be taken. Press the
shutter button halfway again to focus, or focus manually (p.37, 67).
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Slide the card's write-protect switch to the Write/Erase setting (p.31 ).
The image is out of focus.
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Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF> (p.33).
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To prevent camera shake, hold the camera still and press the shutter
button gently (p.36, 37).
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If the lens has an Image Stabilizer, set the IS switch to
<
ON
>.
The card cannot be used.
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If a card error message is displayed, see page 40 or 209.
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