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PowerShot
Error Codes
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PowerShot S100 ERROR CODES
Phenomenon Cause and Probable Faulty Part Remedy
E01 AE Time Out
E02 AF Time Out
E03 EF Time Out
E06 TG Fatal
E09 JPEG DMA Time Out
• MAIN PCB ASS'Y
• OPTICAL UNIT
• MAIN PCB ASS'Y
E18 Zoom Lens Error
E22 Cache Error • MAIN PCB ASS'Y
E23 CF Full • CF UNIT
E24 Power Management Error • FLASH/DC UNIT
E25 Focus Lens Error
E26 Capture Time Out
E27 Buffer Time Out
An error code is displayed on the LCD monitor.→*1
E30 Voltage DIP in Writing • FLASH/DC UNIT
E50 CF Format Error
E51 CF File Access Error
E52 LCD Fatal • MAIN PCB ASS'Y
• MAIN PCB ASS'Y
• OPTICAL UNIT
• MAIN PCB ASS'Y
• CF CARD
• BATTERY BOX UNIT
• MAIN PCB ASS'Y
• MAIN PCB ASS'Y
• OPTICAL UNIT
• MAIN PCB ASS'Y
• BATTERY BOX UNIT
• MAIN PCB ASS'Y
• MAIN PCB ASS'Y
• CF UNIT
• CF CARD
causing the problem.
• Try reconnecting the flexs or cables of the part that is considered to be
• Try replacing the part that is considered to be causing the problem.→*2
R1
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PowerShot S110
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see the chapter of
“Adjustments”.
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E18
E23
E24
E25
E26
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the
specified time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
Movement of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time.
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG
compression ratio successively increased
to reduce the size of the image file until it
can be successfully written to CF.
This error occurs when writing of the
JPEG image file fails after 10 retries at
increasingly higher compression ratios.
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photointerrupter) failed.
Writing of the photograph image to
SDRAM did not end within the specified
time.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
BATTERY BOX UNIT
FLASH/DC UNIT
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E27
E30
E50
E52
Name
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
Free area could not be secured in the
buffer for the photograph image within
the specified time in the continuos
shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card. (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card could not be formatted
properly.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed
while the image was being recorded to
the CF Card.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-6
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PowerShot S200
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see the chapter of
“Adjustments”.
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E14
E16
E18
E23
E24
E25
E26
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
UNKOWN
IMAGING TIME
OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the
specified time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
When unkown error, cause of which is
not known, occurs.
When communication between CPU and
peripheral IC is not completed within the
specified time during recording using
EVF or after completion of recording.
Movement of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time.
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG
compression ratio successively increased
to reduce the size of the image file until it
can be successfully written to CF.
This error occurs when writing of the
JPEG image file fails after 10 retries at
increasingly higher compression ratios.
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photo-
interrupter) failed.
Writing of the photograph image to
SDRAM did not end within the specified
time.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
UNKOWN
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
DC/DC PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-5
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E27
E30
E50
E51
E52
Name
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
CF ACCESS
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
Free area could not be secured in the
buffer for the photograph image within
the specified time in the continuous
shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card. (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card could not be formatted
properly.
When image data cannot be read from
CF normally.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed
while the image was being recorded to
the CF Card.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-6
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PowerShot S230 CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see the chapter of
“Adjustments”.
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E14
E16
E18
E23
E24
E25
E26
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
UNKOWN
IMAGING TIME
OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the
specified time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
When unkown error, cause of which is
not known, occurs.
When communication between CPU and
peripheral IC is not completed within the
specified time during recording using
EVF or after completion of recording.
Movement of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time.
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG
compression ratio successively increased
to reduce the size of the image file until it
can be successfully written to CF.
This error occurs when writing of the
JPEG image file fails after 10 retries at
increasingly higher compression ratios.
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photo-
interrupter) failed.
Writing of the photograph image to
SDRAM did not end within the specified
time.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
UNKOWN
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E27
E30
E50
E51
E52
Name
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
CF ACCESS
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
Free area could not be secured in the
buffer for the photograph image within
the specified time in the continuous
shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card. (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card could not be formatted
properly.
When image data cannot be read from
CF normally.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed
while the image was being recorded to
the CF Card.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-6
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PowerShot S300
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see the chapter of
“Adjustments”.
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E18
E23
E24
E25
E26
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the
specified time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
Movement of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time.
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG
compression ratio successively increased
to reduce the size of the image file until it
can be successfully written to CF.
This error occurs when writing of the
JPEG image file fails after 10 retries at
increasingly higher compression ratios.
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photointerrupter) failed.
Writing of the photograph image to
SDRAM did not end within the specified
time.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
DC/DC CONVERTER PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E27
E30
E50
E52
Name
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
Free area could not be secured in the
buffer for the photograph image within
the specified time in the continuos
shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card. (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card could not be formatted
properly.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed
while the image was being recorded to
the CF Card.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-6
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PowerShot S330
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see the chapter of
“Adjustments”.
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E14
E16
E18
E23
E24
E25
E26
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
UNKOWN
IMAGING TIME
OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the
specified time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
When unkown error, cause of which is
not known, occurs.
When communication between CPU and
peripheral IC is not completed within the
specified time during recording using
EVF or after completion of recording.
Movement of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time.
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG
compression ratio successively increased
to reduce the size of the image file until it
can be successfully written to CF.
This error occurs when writing of the
JPEG image file fails after 10 retries at
increasingly higher compression ratios.
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photo-
interrupter) failed.
Writing of the photograph image to
SDRAM did not end within the specified
time.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
UNKOWN
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
DC/DC PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-5
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E27
E30
E50
E51
E52
Name
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
CF ACCESS
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
Free area could not be secured in the
buffer for the photograph image within
the specified time in the continuous
shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card. (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card could not be formatted
properly.
When image data cannot be read from
CF normally.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery was removed while the
image was being recorded to the CF
Card.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-6
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PowerShot S400 Error Codes
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E14
E16
E18
E23
E24
E25
E26
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
UNKOWN
IMAGING TIME
OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the
specified time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
When unkown error, cause of which is
not known, occurs.
When communication between CPU and
peripheral IC is not completed within the
specified time during recording using
EVF or after completion of recording.
Movement of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time.
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG
compression ratio successively increased
to reduce the size of the image file until it
can be successfully written to CF.
This error occurs when writing of the
JPEG image file fails after 10 retries at
increasingly higher compression ratios.
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photointerrupter) failed.
Writing of the photograph image to
SDRAM did not end within the specified
time.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
UNKOWN
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL MODULE UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
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Error Code
E27
E30
E50
E51
E52
Name
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
CF ACCESS
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
Free area could not be secured in the
buffer for the photograph image within
the specified time in the continuous
shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card. (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card could not be formatted
properly.
When image data cannot be read from
CF normally.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed
while the image was being recorded to
the CF Card.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
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PowerShot S30 / S40
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the table below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see “CH.3 3. Adjustments”
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E14
E16
E18
E23
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
UNKNOWN
IMAGING
TIME OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
CF NO SPACE
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the speci-
fied time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
When an error of unknown cause occurs.
Communications between the CPU and pe-
ripheral ICs did not end within the speci-
fied time during or after photography in the
EVF mode.
Feeding out of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time after the power
was turned ON.
Detection of the zoom PI (photo-interrupter)
failed.
The zoom position error was detected.
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG com-
pression ratio successively increased to re-
duce the size of the image file until it can
be successfully written to CF. This error
occurs when writing of the JPEG image file
fails after 10 retries at increasingly higher
compression ratios.
* The same applies in the case of the Mi-
cro Drive.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
UNKNOWN
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E24
E25
E26
E27
E30
E50
E52
Name
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photo-interrupter)
failed.
Writing of the photograph image to SDRAM
did not end within the specified time.
Free area could not be secured in the buffer
for the photograph image within the speci-
fied time in the continuous shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card/Micro Drive (while the green LED was
blinking). (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card/Micro Drive could not be for-
matted properly.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
DC/DC PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
CF CARD/MICRO DRIVE
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card/Micro Drive.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD/MICRO DRIVE
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-6
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PowerShot S45
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the table below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see “CH.3 3. Adjustments”
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E14
E16
E18
E23
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
UNKNOWN
IMAGING
TIME OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
CF NO SPACE
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the speci-
fied time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
When an error of unknown cause occurs.
Communications between the CPU and pe-
ripheral ICs did not end within the speci-
fied time during or after photography in the
EVF mode.
Feeding out of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time after the power
was turned ON.
Detection of the zoom PI (photo-interrupter)
failed.
The zoom position error was detected.
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG com-
pression ratio successively increased to re-
duce the size of the image file until it can
be successfully written to CF. This error
occurs when writing of the JPEG image file
fails after 10 retries at increasingly higher
compression ratios.
* The same applies in the case of the Mi-
cro Drive.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
UNKNOWN
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
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Error Code
E24
E25
E26
E27
E30
E50
E52
Name
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photo-interrupter)
failed.
Writing of the photograph image to SDRAM
did not end within the specified time.
Free area could not be secured in the buffer
for the photograph image within the speci-
fied time in the continuous shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card/Micro Drive (while the green LED was
blinking). (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card/Micro Drive could not be for-
matted properly.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
DC/DC PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
CF CARD/MICRO DRIVE
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card/Micro Drive.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD/MICRO DRIVE
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
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PowerShot S50
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the table below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see “CH.3 3. Adjustments”
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E14
E16
E18
E23
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
UNKNOWN
IMAGING
TIME OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
CF NO SPACE
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the specified time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
When an error of unknown cause occurs.
Communications between the CPU and peripheral ICs did not end within the specified time during or after photography in the
EVF mode.
Feeding out of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time after the power
was turned ON.
Detection of the zoom PI (photo-interrupter)
failed.
The zoom position error was detected.
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG compression ratio successively increased to reduce the size of the image file until it can
be successfully written to CF. This error
occurs when writing of the JPEG image file
fails after 10 retries at increasingly higher
compression ratios.
* The same applies in the case of the Mi-
cro Drive.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
UNKNOWN
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E24
E25
E26
E27
E30
E50
E52
Name
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photo-interrupter)
failed.
Writing of the photograph image to SDRAM
did not end within the specified time.
Free area could not be secured in the buffer
for the photograph image within the specified time in the continuous shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card/Micro Drive (while the green LED was
blinking). (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card/Micro Drive could not be formatted properly.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
DC/DC PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
CF CARD/MICRO DRIVE
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card/Micro Drive.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD/MICRO DRIVE
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-6
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PowerShot SD100
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see the chapter of
“Adjustments”.
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E14
E16
E18
E23
E24
E25
E26
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
UNKOWN
IMAGING TIME
OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
SD NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the
specified time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
When unkown error, cause of which is
not known, occurs.
When communication between CPU and
peripheral IC is not completed within the
specified time during recording using
EVF or after completion of recording.
Movement of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time.
When the SD becomes full during writing
of photographed images to SD, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG
compression ratio successively increased
to reduce the size of the image file until it
can be successfully written to SD.
This error occurs when writing of the
JPEG image file fails after 10 retries at
increasingly higher compression ratios.
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photo-
interrupter) failed.
Writing of the photograph image to
SDRAM did not end within the specified
time.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
UNKOWN
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
DC/SD PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E27
E30
E50
E51
E52
Name
SD WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
SD FORMAT
ERROR
SD ACCESS
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
Free area could not be secured in the
buffer for the photograph image within
the specified time in the continuous
shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the SD
Card. (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The SD Card could not be formatted
properly.
When image data cannot be read from
SD normally.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
SD Memory CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed
while the image was being recorded to
the SD Memory Card.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
SD Memory CARD
SD Memory CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
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1 Troubleshooting
1-1 When an Error Code is Displayed PowerShot G1
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections
referring to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the table below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the Display Panel (B/W LCD PANEL).
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see “3 Adjustments.”
Error
Code
E02
E03
E09
E16
LENS
Name Occurrence Conditions
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
IMAGING
TIME OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
AF processing did not end within the
specified time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within
the specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within
the specified time.
Communications between the CPU
and peripheral ICs did not end within
the specified time during or after
photography in the EVF mode.
Feeding out of the lens barrel did not
end within the specified time after the
power was turned ON.
Detection of the zoom PI (photointerrupter) failed.
The zoom position error was detected.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
* Numbers in parentheses ( ) are the symbols on the
most probable circuit component.
MAIN PCB ASS’Y(IC117/IC121/CN104)
OPTICAL UNIT(Focus Motor)
MAIN PCB ASS’Y(IC117/CN104)
OPTICAL UNIT(Focus Motor)
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
(IC116/IC117/IC121/CN104)
OPTICAL UNIT(Focus Motor)
MAIN PCB ASS’Y(IC121)
MAIN PCB ASS’Y(IC121/IC122/IC127)
MAIN PCB ASS’Y(IC117/IC127)
OPTICAL UNIT
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y(IC117/IC121)
The lens barrel is fed out with the lens
cap attached
→ Remedy: Remove the lens cap, and
restart the camera.
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y(IC117/IC121)
Either zoom movement is obstructed
by some external cause, or there was
some unintentional camera zoom
movement.
→Remedy: Restart the camera.
See Page
R15,E1,E2
R21
R15,E1,E2
R21
R15,E1,E2
R21
R15,E1,E2
R15,E1,E2
R15,E1,E2
R21
R21
R15,E1,E2
R21
R15,E1,E2
R1
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Error
Code
E23
E24
E25
E26
E27
E30
E50
E52
Name Occurrence Conditions
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
When the CF becomes full during
writing of photographed images to CF,
writing is repeatedly performed with
the JPEG compression ratio successively increased to reduce the size of
the image file until it can be successfully written to CF. This error occurs
when writing of the JPEG image file
fails after 10 retries at increasingly
higher compression ratios.
* The same applies in the case of the
Micro Drive.
The power of the imaging circuit on
the MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not
detected.
The power of the LCD PCB ASS’Y
was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photointerrupter) failed.
Writing of the photograph image to
SDRAM did not end within the
specified time.
Free area could not be secured in the
buffer for the photograph image within
the specified time in the continuous
shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF
while the image was being recorded
to the CF Card/Micro Drive (while the
green LED was blinking). (The error
code is displayed when the camera is
next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card/Micro Drive could not be
formatted properly.
Review of the photograph image
failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
* Numbers in parentheses ( ) are the symbols on the
most probable circuit component.
MAIN PCB ASS’Y(IC121)
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
DC/DC CONVERTER PCB ASS’Y
LCD PCB ASS’Y
HINGE UNIT
OPTICAL UNIT(Focus Motor)
MAIN PCB ASS’Y(IC117/CN104)
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
(IC113/IC121/IC132/CN133)
CF CARD/MICRO DRIVE
MAIN PCB ASS’Y(IC121)
The battery or DC plug was removed
while the image was being recorded to
the CF Card/Micro Drive.
→Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD/MICRO DRIVE
MAIN PCB ASS’Y(IC121)
See Page
R15,E1,E2
R15,E1,E2
R27,E13,E14
R58,E3,E4
R49
R21
R15,E1,E2
R15,E1,E2
R15,E1,E2
R15,E1,E2
R2
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PowerShot G2
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the table below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the Display Panel (B/W LCD PANEL).
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see “CH.3 3. Adjustments”
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E14
E16
LENS
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
UNKNOWN
IMAGING
TIME OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the speci-
fied time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
When an error of unknown cause occurs.
Communications between the CPU and pe-
ripheral ICs did not end within the speci-
fied time during or after photography in the
EVF mode.
Feeding out of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time after the power
was turned ON.
Detection of the zoom PI (photo-interrupter)
failed.
The zoom position error was detected.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
UNKNOWN
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The lens barrel is fed out with the lens cap
attached
→ Remedy: Remove the lens cap, and
restart the camera.
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
Either zoom movement is obstructed by
some external cause, or there was some
unintentional camera zoom movement.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E23
E24
E25
E26
E27
E30
E50
E52
Name
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG com-
pression ratio successively increased to re-
duce the size of the image file until it can
be successfully written to CF. This error
occurs when writing of the JPEG image file
fails after 10 retries at increasingly higher
compression ratios.
* The same applies in the case of the Mi-
cro Drive.
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
The power of the LCD PCB ASS’Y was not
detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photo-interrupter)
failed.
Writing of the photograph image to SDRAM
did not end within the specified time.
Free area could not be secured in the buffer
for the photograph image within the speci-
fied time in the continuous shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card/Micro Drive (while the green LED was
blinking). (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card/Micro Drive could not be for-
matted properly.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
DC/DC CONVERTER PCB ASS’Y
LCD PCB ASS’Y
HINGE UNIT
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
CF CARD/MICRO DRIVE
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card/Micro Drive.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD/MICRO DRIVE
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
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PowerShot G3
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the table below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the Display Panel (B/W LCD PANEL).
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see “CH.3 3. Adjustments”
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E14
E16
LENS
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
UNKNOWN
IMAGING
TIME OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the speci-
fied time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
When an error of unknown cause occurs.
Communications between the CPU and pe-
ripheral ICs did not end within the speci-
fied time during or after photography in the
EVF mode.
Feeding out of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time after the power
was turned ON.
Detection of the zoom PI (photo-interrupter)
failed.
The zoom position error was detected.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
UNKNOWN
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The lens barrel is fed out with the lens cap
attached
→ Remedy: Remove the lens cap, and
restart the camera.
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
Either zoom movement is obstructed by
some external cause, or there was some
unintentional camera zoom movement.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E23
E24
E25
E26
E27
E30
E50
E52
Name
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG com-
pression ratio successively increased to re-
duce the size of the image file until it can
be successfully written to CF. This error
occurs when writing of the JPEG image file
fails after 10 retries at increasingly higher
compression ratios.
* The same applies in the case of the Mi-
cro Drive.
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
The power of the LCD PCB ASS’Y was not
detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photo-interrupter)
failed.
Writing of the photograph image to SDRAM
did not end within the specified time.
Free area could not be secured in the buffer
for the photograph image within the speci-
fied time in the continuous shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card/Micro Drive (while the green LED was
blinking). (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card/Micro Drive could not be for-
matted properly.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
DC/DC CONVERTER PCB ASS’Y
LCD PCB ASS’Y
HINGE UNIT
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
CF CARD/MICRO DRIVE
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card/Micro Drive.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD/MICRO DRIVE
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-6
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PowerShot G5
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the table below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the Display Panel (B/W LCD PANEL).
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see “CH.3 3. Adjustments”
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E14
E16
LENS
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
UNKNOWN
IMAGING
TIME OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the speci-
fied time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
When an error of unknown cause occurs.
Communications between the CPU and pe-
ripheral ICs did not end within the speci-
fied time during or after photography in the
EVF mode.
Feeding out of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time after the power
was turned ON.
Detection of the zoom PI (photo-interrupter)
failed.
The zoom position error was detected.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
UNKNOWN
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The lens barrel is fed out with the lens cap
attached
→ Remedy: Remove the lens cap, and
restart the camera.
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
Either zoom movement is obstructed by
some external cause, or there was some
unintentional camera zoom movement.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E23
E24
E25
E26
E27
E30
E50
E52
Name
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG com-
pression ratio successively increased to re-
duce the size of the image file until it can
be successfully written to CF. This error
occurs when writing of the JPEG image file
fails after 10 retries at increasingly higher
compression ratios.
* The same applies in the case of the Mi-
cro Drive.
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
The power of the LCD PCB ASS’Y was not
detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photo-interrupter)
failed.
Writing of the photograph image to SDRAM
did not end within the specified time.
Free area could not be secured in the buffer
for the photograph image within the speci-
fied time in the continuous shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card/Micro Drive (while the green LED was
blinking). (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card/Micro Drive could not be for-
matted properly.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
DC/DC CONVERTER PCB ASS’Y
LCD PCB ASS’Y
HINGE UNIT
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
CF CARD/MICRO DRIVE
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card/Micro Drive.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD/MICRO DRIVE
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-6
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1 Troubleshooting
PowerShot Pro 90
1-1 When an Error code is displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections
referring to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the table below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the Display Panel (B/W LCD PANEL).
• Adjustment must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see “3 Adjustments.”
Error
Code
E03
E09
E11
E16
E18
E19
E22
E23
E24
E26
Name Occurrence Conditions
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
COMMAND
TIME OUT
IMAGING
TIME OUT
ZOOM FOCHS
LENS ERROR
CASHE ERROR
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
CAPTURE TIME
OUT
EF processing did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within
the specified time.
Between Main CPU and Sub CPU,
timeout or communication-error
occurred.
Communications between the CPU
and peripheral ICs did not end within
the specified time during or after
photography in the EVF mode.
Detection of the zoom PI (photointerrupter) or focus PI failed.
This firmware bug error occurs in data
cache processing. Normally, this error
is unlikely to occur.
When the CF becomes full during
writing of photographed images to CF,
writing is repeatedly performed with
the JPEG compression ratio successively increased to reduce the size of
the image file until it can be successfully written to CF. This error occurs
when writing of the JPEG image file
fails after 10 retries at increasingly
higher compression ratios.
The power of the imaging circuit on
the MAIN PCB ASS'Y was not
detected.
The power of the LCD PCB ASS'Y
was not detected.
Writing of the photograph image to
SDRAM did not end within the
specified time.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
* Numbers in parentheses ( ) are the symbols on the
most probable circuit component.
MAIN PCB ASS'Y (IC115/IC122)
MAIN PCB ASS'Y(IC115/IC122/IC125/
IC126)
MAIN PCB ASS'Y (IC115/IC307)
MAIN PCB ASS'Y(IC115/IC122/IC307)
MAIN PCB ASS'Y (IC115/IC307)
OPTICAL UNIT
(PHOTO-INTERRUPTER)
MAIN PCB ASS'Y (IC115/IC122)
MAIN PCB ASS'Y (IC115/IC122)
MAIN PCB ASS'Y (IC115/IC504/
IC505)
DC/DC PCB ASS'Y
MAIN PCB ASS'Y (IC115/IC604)
LCD PCB ASS'Y (IC701)
DC/DC PCB ASS'Y
MAIN PCB ASS'Y(IC115/IC122/IC125/
IC126)
See Page
R30, E1, E2
R30, E1, E2
R30, E1, E2
R30, E1, E2
R30, E1, E2
R77
R30, E1, E2
R30, E1, E2
R30, E1, E2
R33
R30, E1, E2
R68, E3, E4
R33
R30, E1, E2
R1
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Error
Code
E27
E28
E30
E50
E52
Name Occurrence Conditions
CF WRITE TIME
OVER
IG ERROR
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Free area could not be secured in the
buffer for the photograph image within
the specified time in the continuous
shooting mode.
IG wasn't to set the initial position.
The camera power was turned OFF
while the image was being recorded to
the CF (while the green LED was
blinking). (The error code is displayed
when the camera is next turned ON.)
The CF could not be formatted
properly.
Review of photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
* Numbers in parentheses ( ) are the symbols on the
most probable circuit component.
MAIN PCB ASS'Y (IC115/IC122/
IC125/IC126)
CF card
MAIN PCB ASS'Y(IC115/IC307/IC308/
IC309)
OPTICAL UNIT
The battery or DC plug was removed
while the image was being recorded to
the CF.
→Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF card
MAIN PCB ASS'Y (IC122/IC125/IC126)
See Page
R30, E1, E2
R30, E1, E2
R39
R30, E1, E2
R2
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PowerShot A100 / A200
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see the chapter of
“Adjustments”.
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E14
E16
E23
E24
E25
E26
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
UNKOWN
IMAGING TIME
OUT
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the
specified time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
When unkown error, cause of which is
not known, occurs.
When communication between CPU and
peripheral IC is not completed within the
specified time during recording using
EVF or after completion of recording.
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG
compression ratio successively increased
to reduce the size of the image file until it
can be successfully written to CF.
This error occurs when writing of the
JPEG image file fails after 10 retries at
increasingly higher compression ratios.
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photo-
interrupter) failed.
Writing of the photograph image to
SDRAM did not end within the specified
time.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
UNKOWN
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-5
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E27
E30
E50
E51
E52
Name
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
CF ACCESS
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
Free area could not be secured in the
buffer for the photograph image within
the specified time in the continuous
shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card. (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card could not be formatted
properly.
When image data cannot be read from
CF normally.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed
while the image was being recorded to
the CF Card.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-6
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PowerShot A300
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see the chapter of
“Adjustments”.
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E14
E16
E23
E24
E25
E26
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
UNKOWN
IMAGING TIME
OUT
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the
specified time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
When unkown error, cause of which is
not known, occurs.
When communication between CPU and
peripheral IC is not completed within the
specified time during recording using
EVF or after completion of recording.
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG
compression ratio successively increased
to reduce the size of the image file until it
can be successfully written to CF.
This error occurs when writing of the
JPEG image file fails after 10 retries at
increasingly higher compression ratios.
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photo-
interrupter) failed.
Writing of the photograph image to
SDRAM did not end within the specified
time.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
UNKOWN
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-5
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E27
E30
E50
E51
E52
Name
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
CF ACCESS
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
Free area could not be secured in the
buffer for the photograph image within
the specified time in the continuous
shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card. (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card could not be formatted
properly.
When image data cannot be read from
CF normally.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed
while the image was being recorded to
the CF Card.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-6
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PowerShot A10 / A20
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see the chapter of
“Adjustments”.
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E18
E23
E24
E25
E26
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the
specified time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
Movement of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time.
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG
compression ratio successively increased
to reduce the size of the image file until it
can be successfully written to CF.
This error occurs when writing of the
JPEG image file fails after 10 retries at
increasingly higher compression ratios.
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photointerrupter) failed.
Writing of the photograph image to
SDRAM did not end within the specified
time.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
DC/DC PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-5
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E27
E30
E50
E52
Name
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
Free area could not be secured in the
buffer for the photograph image within
the specified time in the continuos
shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card. (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card could not be formatted
properly.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed
while the image was being recorded to
the CF Card.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-6
Page 39
PowerShot A30 / A40
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see the chapter of
“Adjustments”.
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E14
E16
E18
E23
E24
E25
E26
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
UNKOWN
IMAGING TIME
OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the
specified time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
When unkown error, cause of which is
not known, occurs.
When communication between CPU and
peripheral IC is not completed within the
specified time during recording using
EVF or after completion of recording.
Movement of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time.
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG
compression ratio successively increased
to reduce the size of the image file until it
can be successfully written to CF.
This error occurs when writing of the
JPEG image file fails after 10 retries at
increasingly higher compression ratios.
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photo-
interrupter) failed.
Writing of the photograph image to
SDRAM did not end within the specified
time.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
UNKOWN
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
DC/DC PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-5
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E27
E30
E50
E51
E52
Name
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
CF ACCESS
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
Free area could not be secured in the
buffer for the photograph image within
the specified time in the continuous
shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card. (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card could not be formatted
properly.
When image data cannot be read from
CF normally.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed
while the image was being recorded to
the CF Card.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-6
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PowerShot A60 / A70
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed
[Remedy]
• Check for any abnormalities in the mounting of probable faulty parts or connector connections referring
to the table below.
• Try replacing probable faulty parts referring to the below.
[NOTE]
• The error code is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
• Adjustments must be performed after the part has been replaced. For details, see the chapter of
“Adjustments”.
Error Code
E02
E03
E09
E14
E16
E18
E23
E24
E25
E26
Name
AF
TIME OUT
EF
TIME OUT
JPEG DMA
TIME OUT
UNKOWN
IMAGING TIME
OUT
ZOOM LENS
ERROR
CF NO SPACE
POWER ON
ERROR
FOCUS PI
ERROR
CAPTURE
TIME OUT
Occurrence Conditions
AF processing did not end within the
specified time.
The focus lens was not driven.
Auto Flash Control did not end within the
specified time.
JPEG processing did not end within the
specified time.
When unkown error, cause of which is
not known, occurs.
When communication between CPU and
peripheral IC is not completed within the
specified time during recording using
EVF or after completion of recording.
Movement of the lens barrel did not end
within the specified time.
When the CF becomes full during writing
of photographed images to CF, writing is
repeatedly performed with the JPEG
compression ratio successively increased
to reduce the size of the image file until it
can be successfully written to CF.
This error occurs when writing of the
JPEG image file fails after 10 retries at
increasingly higher compression ratios.
The power of the imaging circuit on the
MAIN PCB ASS’Y was not detected.
Detection of the focus PI (photo-
interrupter) failed.
Writing of the photograph image to
SDRAM did not end within the specified
time.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
UNKOWN
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
DC/DC PCB ASS’Y
OPTICAL UNIT
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
2-5
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CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Error Code
E27
E30
E50
E51
E52
Name
CF WRITE
TIME OVER
POWER OFF
ERROR
CF FORMAT
ERROR
CF ACCESS
ERROR
QUICK REVIEW
ERROR
Occurrence Conditions
Free area could not be secured in the
buffer for the photograph image within
the specified time in the continuous
shooting mode.
The camera power was turned OFF while
the image was being recorded to the CF
Card. (The error code is displayed when
the camera is next turned ON.)
* This error may occur after E23.
The CF Card could not be formatted
properly.
When image data cannot be read from
CF normally.
Review of the photograph image failed.
Cause and Probable Faulty Part
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
The battery or DC plug was removed
while the image was being recorded to
the CF Card.
→ Remedy: Restart the camera.
CF CARD
CF CARD
MAIN PCB ASS’Y
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