Canon Powershot A40 User Manual page 160

Problem
The camera
doesn't shoot.
The power is
off but the
lens did not
retract.
156
Cause
The mode dial is set to
(Replay).
The flash is charging.
The CF card is full.
The CF card is not
formatted correctly.
You opened the battery
cover or CF card slot
cover while the camera
was on.
You opened the battery
cover or CF card slot
cover while recording
to the CF card
(warning beep
sounds).
Solution
Turn the mode dial to
(Auto), (Program),
(Manual), (Stitch
Assist), or (Movie).
Wait until the flash
charges. You can press
the shutter button
when the indicator
glows a steady orange.
• Insert a new CF card.
• Download images to
your computer, then
erase them from the
card to free up more
space.
• Format the card
(p. 98).
• The card may be
defective (its
physical format may
be corrupted).
Contact Canon
Customer Help
Desk.
Close the covers, and
then use the ON/OFF
button to turn the
power off correctly.
Close the covers, and
then use the ON/OFF
button to turn the
power off correctly.