Canon Digital Ixus 55 User Guide

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  Troubleshooting
Playback
Cannot play back.
You attempted to play 
back images shot with 
another camera or 
images edited with a 
computer.zComputer images that cannot be 
played back will play back if they are 
added to the camera using the 
supplied software program 
ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. 
File name was changed 
with a computer or file 
location was changed.zSet the file name or location on the 
file format/structure of the camera. 
(Refer to the Software Starter Guide 
for details)....

100
Reading images from memor y card is slow.
Memory card was 
formatted in another 
device. zUse a memory card formatted in 
your camera (p. 23).
Batter y/Batter y Charger
Batter y consumed quickly.
Battery life exceeded if 
battery loses its charge 
quickly at normal 
temperature (23 °C/73 
°F). zReplace the battery with a new one 
(Basic Guide p. 2).
Batter y will not charge.
Battery life exceeded. zReplace the battery with a new one 
(Basic Guide p. 2).
TV monitor output
Image not showing on TV...

101
  List of Messages
List of Messages
The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during 
shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for 
the messages that display during a printer connection.
Busy... 
zImage is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The 
playback mode is starting up.
No memory card
zYou turned on the camera without a memory card installed.
Card locked! 
zThe SD memory card is write-protected.
Cannot record 
zYou attempted to shoot an image...

102
Change the battery pack. 
zBattery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at 
once with a charged one or recharge the battery.
No image. 
zNo images recorded on memory card.
Image too large. 
zYou attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 
pixels or with a large data size.
Incompatible JPEG format.
zYou attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image.
Corrupted Data. 
zYou attempted to play back an image with corrupted data.
RAW
zYou attempted to play back a RAW...

103
  List of Messages
Cannot register this image! 
zYou attempted to register an image recorded in a different 
camera or a movie as a start-up image.
Protected! 
zYou attempted to erase or edit a protected image, movie or 
sound memo.
Too many marks. 
zToo many images have been marked with print settings, transfer 
settings or slide show settings. Cannot process any more.
Cannot complete! 
zCould not save the print, transfer or slide show settings.
Unselectable image. 
zYou attempted to set the print...

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Appendix
Batter y Handling
Batter y Charge
The following icon and message will display.
Batter y Handling Precautions
zKeep the battery terminals   clean at all times.
Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and 
camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before 
charging or using the battery.
zAt low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced 
and the low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier than usual.
Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming it in a...

105
  Appendix
You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how 
the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D).
zYou are recommended to use it in the camera until it is 
completely discharged and to store it in an indoor location 
with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 
0 – 30 °C (32 – 86 °F).
Storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time (about one 
year) may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance. If you do 
not use the battery for long periods of time,...

106
Handling the Memor y Card
Write Protect Tab
Cautions When Handling
zMemory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not 
bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks 
or vibration.
zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card.
zDo not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the 
terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the 
terminals with your hands or metal objects.
zDo not peel away the original label on the memory card or 
cover it with another label...

107
  Appendix
Formatting
zPlease note that formatting (initializing) an memory card 
erases all data, including protected images.
zYou are recommended to use memory cards that have been 
formatted in your camera.
• The card supplied with the camera may be used without further 
formatting.
• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card 
might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve 
the problem.
• When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, 
reformatting it may solve...

108
It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold 
separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or 
connecting it to a computer.
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)
Turn the camera power off before connecting or 
disconnecting the AC adapter.
1Connect the power cord 
to the compact power 
adapter first and then 
plug the other end into 
the power outlet.
2Open the memor y card 
slot/batter y cover, then 
insert the DC coupler 
until it is locked.
zSlide the memory...