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Shooting – Canon A470 User Manual

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Camera will not record.

Mode dial is set to

(playback).

z Set the mode dial to

(Auto),

(Manual),

(Special Scene) or

(Movie)

(pp. 14, 22, 66, 68)

.

Flash is charging.

z When the flash is charged, the

indicator will light orange. Shooting is
now possible

(p. 41)

.

Memory card is full.

z Insert a new memory card

(p. 9)

.

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. 122)

.

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. 152)

.

Image is blurred or out of focus.

The camera moves when
the shutter button is
pressed.

z Confirm the procedures in

appears”

(p. 132)

.

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.