Troubleshooting, Power, Tv output – Canon SX200 LS User Manual

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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 on the included customer support list.

Power

You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.

•

Confirm that the battery is properly inserted

(p. 16)

.

•

Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed

(p. 16)

.

•

If the battery terminals are dirty, battery performance will decrease. Clean the
terminals with a cotton swab and re-insert the battery several times.

Battery is consumed quickly.

•

Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Warm the battery by such
methods as placing them in your pocket with the terminal cover on.

Lens will not retract.

•

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

(p. 17)

.

TV output

Image is distorted or not showing on TV

(p. 116)

.

Shooting

Cannot shoot.

•

Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode

(p. 42)

.

•

When in playback mode

(p. 27)

, press the shutter button halfway

(p. 23)

.

Camera screen is black at start-up.

•

Images that have been edited on a computer, have had their file name changed,
or that have been shot on another camera may not display properly if set as a
start-up screen.

Screen does not display properly in dark places

(p. 46)

.

Screen does not display properly while shooting.

Please note, the following will not be recorded in still images, but will be recorded
in movies.

•

When the camera is subjected to powerful light sources, the display may
darken.

•

Under fluorescent lighting, the screen may flicker.

•

When shooting bright light sources, a bar of light (purplish red) may appear on
the screen.

•

The

h icon blinks when you try to shoot

(p. 26)

.

h appears on the screen and the shot cannot be taken even

though the shutter button was pressed fully

(p. 26)

.

Troubleshooting

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