Canon PowerShot A300 User Manual page 124

Appendices
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Problem
The camera doesn't
shoot.
The camera stops
while shooting a
movie
The batteries are
consumed quickly.
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Cause
The CF card is full.
The CF card is not formatted correctly. • Format the CF card. (p. 78).
Some CF cards (reading speed is too
slow, formatted using another camera
or computer, repeated shooting/
erasing) cause the camera to stop
while shooting.
Batteries are not the right type.
Battery capacity drops due to low
ambient temperatures.
Battery terminals are dirty.
Solution
• Insert a new CF card.
• Download images to your computer, then
erase them from the card to free up more
space.
• The card may be defective (its logical may
be corrupted). Contact Canon Customer
Help Desk.
• When shooting a movie, always use a CF
card formatted with this camera. (p. 55)
You can use the included CF card.
When shooting a movie with
recommended to use CF card FC - 256 MH
(optional).
• 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).)
• If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries
warm (by placing them in an inner pocket,
etc.) until ready to use them.
• Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use.
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