Canon PowerShot A400 User Manual page 116

Problem Cause Solution
The camera will not The camera is turned off. • Turn the power on.
operate. (See Turning the Power ON/OFF (p. 23))
The SD card slot/battery cover is open. • Be sure the cover is closed securely.
Batteries are loaded in the wrong • Reload the batteries in the correct direction.
direction.
Batteries are depleted. • Replace with unused alkaline (two AA-size
batteries) or fully recharged Canon AA-size
NiMH batteries.
• Use a household power source.
Batteries are not the right type. • Use only new AA-size alkaline batteries or
Canon AA-size NiMH batteries.
(For the information about alkaline batteries,
see Proper Battery Handling (p. 17))
Batteries are not making good • Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry
electrical contact with the camera, cloth.
• Reload the batteries several times.
The camera will not Camera is in Playback mode. • Change to a Shooting mode.
shoot. The flash is charging. OWait until the flash charges. You can press the
shutter button when the upper indicator lights
orange steadily.
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