Canon A20 User Manual

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Problem

Cause

Solution

Wait until the flash charges. You can press
the shutter button when the indicator
glows a steady orange.

• Insert a new CF card.
• Download images to your computer,

then erase them from the card to free up
more space.

• Format the card (

p. 83).

• The card may be defective (its physical

format may be corrupted). Contact
Canon Customer Help Desk.

Close the covers, and then use the main
switch to turn the power off correctly.

The camera doesn’t
shoot.

The power is off but
the lens did not
retract.

The flash is charging.

The CF card is full.

The CF card is not formatted
correctly.

You opened the battery cover or
CF card slot cover while the
camera was on.

You opened the battery cover or
CF card slot cover while
recording to the CF card
(warning beep sounds).