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.