Canon EOS 30D Instruction Manual

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If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this 
Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your 
dealer or nearest Canon Service Center.
 
You are using the wrong battery.
X
Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-
511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512.
 
The battery is not properly attached to the battery charger.
X
Attach the battery properly to the charger. (p.22)
 
The battery is exhausted.
X
Recharge the battery. (p.22)
 
The battery is not installed properly.
X
Install the battery properly. (p.24)
 
Battery compartment cover is not closed.
X
Close the battery compartment cover securely. (p.24)
 
CF card slot cover is not closed.
X
Close the CF card slot cover securely. (p.28)
 
If you set the <4> switch to <2> right after shooting, the 
access lamp will still light for a few seconds while the image 
is recorded onto the CF card.
X
When the camera finishes recording the image to the CF card, the 
access lamp will turn off and the power will turn off automatically.
 
The battery is not fully charged.
X
Recharge the battery fully. (p.22)
 
The battery’s service life has expired.
X
Replace the battery with a new one.
Troubleshooting Guide
Power Source
The battery cannot be recharged.
The camera does not operate even when the <4> switch is set to <1> or <J>.
The access lamp remains on even when the <4> switch is set to <2>.
The battery becomes exhausted quickly.