126TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionThe camera willnot operatePower is not turned on. z Press the ON/OFF button for a few moments.CF card slot cover or battery coveris open.z Be sure the cover is closed securely.Batteries are loaded in the wrongdirection.z Reload the batteries in the correct direction.Batteries are depleted. z Replace with unused alkaline or fullyrecharged batteries (four AA-size batteries).z Use the Compact Power Adapter.Batteries are not the right type. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries orCanon AA-size NiMH batteries. (Forinformation about alkaline batteries, seeProper Battery Handling (p. 15).)Poor contact between camera andbattery terminals.z Wipe the battery terminals with a clean drycloth.z Reload the batteries several times.The camera willnot record Camera is in Playback mode. z Change to the Shooting mode.Flash is charging. z Wait until the flash charges. You can press theshutter button when the upper indicator lightsorange.CF card full. z Insert a new CF card.z If required, download the images to acomputer and erase them from the CF card tomake space.
