Troubleshooting - Canon Powershot A75 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
The camera The camera is turned off.
doesn't function.
The CF card slot cover or the
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 Camera is in Playback mode.
doesn't shoot.
The flash is charging.
The CF card is full.
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Cause Solution
Press the ON/OFF button for a few moments.
Be sure the cover is closed securely.
Reload the batteries in the correct direction.
Replace with unused alkaline or fully
recharged batteries (four AA-size batteries)
Use a household power source.
Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or
Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For
information about alkaline batteries, see
Proper Battery Handling (p. 18).)
Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry
cloth.
Change to the Shooting mode.
Wait until the flash charges. You can press the
shutter button when the indicator next to the
viewfinder lights a steady orange.
Insert a new CF card.
Download images to your computer, then
erase them from the card to free up more
space.