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Question posted by albertriesgo on May 31st, 2014

Why Doesn't My Camera Turn On?

My canon powershot sx40 HS camera won't turn on. I've never dropped or damaged it. I've only used it a small handful of times. Other than lack of use recently, I can't think what's wrong with it. The battery is fully charged.

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on June 1st, 2014 7:21 AM
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I recommend calling Canon support at 800-652-2666 so they can walk you through some troubleshooting.

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Software Guide for Macintosh - Page 33

... with shooting information. Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices To print, using Digital Photo Professional, select an image in the Camera Processing by Computer Standard Image Capture Image sensor data from the Canon website. Printing Method Single Print Detailed Setting Contact Sheet Description Automatically sets the layout for compatibility...
Software Guide for Macintosh - Page 60

... check to ensure that it is connected to a computer. You are recommended to use an AC adapter (sold separately) to power the camera when it is . Are the camera and computer in the correct modes to the computer? Is the camera correctly connected to transfer data? Table of Contents 60 Check the battery charge...
Software Guide for Windows - Page 11

... [Import Images from Camera] in the image transfer screen, and click the (Import) button. Configures the transfer folder and other settings. For details, refer to perform the transferring procedures. If you select [View/Download Images Using Canon ZoomBrowser EX], ZoomBrowser EX will open when you to select and transfer images. Use this software is...
Software Guide for Windows - Page 32

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Software Guide for Windows - Page 59

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PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started - Page 4

... dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop using the product immediately if it from infants when using ...camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In particular, remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use...
PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started - Page 10

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PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started - Page 13

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PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started - Page 15

... a value. z Press the m button to choose an option. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you turn off the camera. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will reappear. Since the dates and times recorded into your home time zone. Turn on these settings, be sure to choose your images are complete...
PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started - Page 19

...Button To take , the length of the shutter sound may change ? • Since the time required to shoot differs depending on the card and does not ensure its contents are in focus...; Perform a low-level format (see Camera User Guide) of the memory card when the camera does not operate properly, the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, when continuous shooting speed slows down, or...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide - Page 5

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PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide - Page 9

...camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. Do not use . In the event that the product is used...camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use...dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop using the product, please ensure that has collected on the following pages are damaged, or not fully plugged into contact with wet hands. • Do not use...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide - Page 15

.... Slightly depleted, but sufficient. Charge the battery. This is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. *2 Times are based on default settings, starting and stopping shooting, turning the camera on and off, and operations such as using the zoom. *3 Times are based on the screen indicating the battery's charge state. The battery has...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide - Page 20

.... After a confirmation screen appears, the shooting screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. 20 Complete the setting. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will reappear. Set the date and time. z Once all settings are based on the camera. z Press the m button to choose an option. z Press the power...
PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide - Page 98

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PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide - Page 146

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PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide - Page 158

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PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide - Page 163

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PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide - Page 175

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PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide - Page 184

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