Troubleshooting - Canon PowerShot A300 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
The camera doesn't The camera is turned off.
function.
The CF card slot / battery cover is
open.
Batteries are loaded in the wrong
direction.
Batteries are depleted.
Batteries are not the right type.
Batteries are not making good
electrical contact with the camera.
The camera doesn't Camera is in replaying mode.
shoot.
The flash is charging.
Cause
Appendices
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Solution
• Turn the power on. (See "Turning the
Power ON / OFF" (p. 26).)
• 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 a household power source.
• Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries
or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For the
information about alkaline batteries, see
"Proper Battery Handling" (p. 20).)
• Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry
cloth.
• Change to the Shooting mode. (See
"Switching between Shooting / Replay"
(p. 27).)
• Wait until the flash charges. You can press
the shutter button when the indicator glows
a steady orange.
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