Troubleshooting; Camera - Canon PowerShot S3 IS Advanced User's Manual

Troubleshooting

Camera

Camera will not operate.
Power is not turned on.
Memory card slot or battery
cover is open.
Batteries are loaded in the
wrong direction.
Batteries are not the right type.
Insufficient battery voltage
("Change the batteries"
message displays).
Poor contact between camera
and battery terminals.
Sounds come from the inside of the camera.
The camera's horizontal/vertical
orientation was changed.
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Press the power button for a moment
(Basic Guide p. 3).
Confirm that the memory card slot cover or battery
cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 1).
Put batteries back into the camera in the correct
direction (Basic Guide p. 1).
Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or
Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (Basic Guide p. 1).
Insert the four unused or fully charged AA-size
NiMH batteries into the camera (Basic Guide p. 1).
Use the Compact Power Adapter (sold separately)
(p. 139).
Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before
charging or using the battery (p. 132).
Reinsert the batteries several times.
The camera's orientation mechanism is operating.
There is no malfunction.