User Guide

Troubleshooting
165
Shooting
Camera will not record.
Camera is in playback mode
or connecting to a computer/
printer mode.
z Switch to Shooting mode (p. 14).
z Switch to the shooting mode after
disconnecting the interface cable in
connecting to a computer/printer
mode.
Flash is charging. z When the flash is charged, the
indicator will light orange. Shooting is
now possible (p. 43).
Memory card is full. z Insert a new memory card (p. 10).
z If required, download the images to a
computer and erase them from the
memory card to make space.
Memory card is not
formatted correctly.
z Format the memory card (p. 59).
z If reformatting does not work, the
memory card logic circuits may be
damaged. Consult the nearest Canon
Customer Support Help Desk.
SD memory card or SDHC
memory card is write
protected.
z Slide the write protect tab upward
(p. 184).
Image is blurred or out of focus.
The camera moves when
the shutter button is
pressed.
z Confirm the procedures in
“ appears” (p. 164).
AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off].
z In dark places where it is difficult for
the camera to focus, the AF-assist
Beam will emit to assist focusing. As
the AF-assist Beam will not function
when turned off, set it [On] to activate
it (p. 47). Take care not to obstruct
the AF-assist Beam with your hand
when used.