You Think There Is A Problem - Canon IXUS 870 IS User Manual

You Think There is a Problem

If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If
the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer
Support Help Desk as listed in the Canon Warranty System Booklet.
Power
You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.
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Confirm that the battery/batteries is properly inserted
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Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed
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If the battery terminals are dirty, battery performance will decrease. Clean the
terminals with a cotton swab and re-insert the battery/batteries several times.
Battery/batteries is consumed quickly.
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Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Warm the battery/
batteries, such as by placing them in your pocket with the terminal cover on.
Lens will not retract.
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Do not open the memory card/battery cover while the power is on. After closing
the memory card/battery cover, turn the power on then back off
TV output
Image is distorted or not showing on TV
Shooting
Cannot shoot.
Set the mode switch to 4
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When in playback
Camera screen is black at start-up.
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Images that have been edited on a computer, have had their name changed, or
have been taken with another camera may not display correctly when set in the
My Camera function
Screen does not display properly in dark places
Screen does not display properly while shooting.
Please note, the following issues will not be recorded in still images, but will be
recorded in movies.
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When the camera is subjected to powerful light sources, the display may
darken.
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Under fluorescent lighting, the screen may flicker.
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When shooting bright light sources, a bar of light (purplish red) may appear on
the screen.
h appears on the screen and the shot cannot be taken even
though the shutter button was pressed fully
(p. 40).
(p. 24), press the shutter button halfway
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