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What are the error messages that appear on the LCD monitor? (PowerShot G1 X Mark II)

Article ID: ART115888 | Date published: 05/12/2015 | Date last updated: 08/15/2015
 

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What are the error messages that appear on the LCD monitor? (PowerShot G1 X Mark II)

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What are the error messages that appear on the LCD monitor? (PowerShot G1 X Mark II)
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List of Messages

If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions.
Message displayed
Solution
No memory cardThe memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way. Reinsert the memory card facing the correct way.
Memory card lockedThe write-protect tab of the memory card is set to the locked position. Switch the write-protect tab to the unlocked position
The [Memory card locked] message appears on the screen
Cannot record!Shooting was attempted without a memory card in the camera. To shoot, insert a memory card facing the correct way
Memory card errorIf the same error message is displayed even after you have formatted a supported memory card and have inserted it facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Formatting a Memory Card
Insufficient space on cardThere is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot or edit images. Either erase unneeded images or insert a memory card with enough free space
Touch AF unavailableTouch AF is not available in the current shooting mode.
Touch AF canceledThe subject selected for Touch AF can no longer be detected.
Charge the batteryBattery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at once with a charged one or recharge the battery.
No Image.The memory card does not contain any images that can be displayed.
Protected!The image is protected. Refer to the link below for information on removing protection.
[Protected] is displayed and images cannot be erased
Unidentified Image
Incompatible JPEG
Image too large.
Cannot play back MOV		 Unsupported or corrupt images cannot be displayed.
It may not be possible to display images that were edited or renamed on a computer, or images shot with another camera.
Cannot magnify!
Cannot play back this content in Smart Shuffle
Cannot rotate
Cannot modify image
Cannot modify
Cannot assign to category
Unselectable image.
No identification information		 The following functions may be unavailable for images that were renamed or already
edited on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Note that starred (*)
functions are not available for movies.
Edit ID Info*, Magnify*, Smart Shuffle*, Rotate*, Favorites, Edit*, Print List*, and Photobook Set-up*.
Grouped images cannot be processed
Invalid selection rangeWhen specifying a range for image selection, you attempted to choose an initial image that was after the final image, or vice-versa.
Exceeded selection limit More than 998 images were selected for Print List or Photobook Set-up. Choose 998 images or less.
Print List or Photobook Set-up settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of selected images and try again.
You attempted to choose more than 500 images in Protect, Erase, Favorites, Print List, or Photobook Set-up.
Naming error!The folder could not be created or images could not be recorded, because the highestsupported folder number (999) for storing images on the card has been reached andthe highest supported image number (9999) for images in folders has been reached.
Press the < > button > [Settings] ( ) tab, change [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset], or format the memory card

 Formatting a Memory Card
Lens Error This error may occur if the lens is held while it is moving, or when the camera is used
in dusty or sandy locations.
Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
A camera error was detected (error number) If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot, the image may not have been saved. Switch to Playback mode to check for the image.
Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
File Error Correct printing may not be possible for photos from other cameras or images that have been altered using computer software, even if the camera is connected to the printer.
Print error Check the paper size setting. If this error message is displayed when the setting is correct, restart the printer and complete the setting on the camera again.
Ink absorber full Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink absorber replacement.

List of Messages for Wi-Fi Functions

Message displayedSolution
Connection failedNo access points were recognized. Check the access point settings.
A device could not be found. Turn the camera off and on again, and retry theconnection.
Check the device you want to connect to and make sure it is ready for connection.
Cannot determine access pointThe WPS buttons on numerous access points were pressed simultaneously. Tryreconnecting again.
No access points foundCheck to make sure that the access point is turned on.
When connecting to an access point manually, make sure that you entered thecorrect SSID.
Incorrect password
Incorrect Wi-Fi security settings		Check the access point security settings.
IP address conflictReset the IP address so that it does not conflict with another.
Disconnected
Receiving failed
Sending failed		You may be in an environment where Wi-Fi signals are obstructed.
Avoid using the cameras Wi-Fi function around microwave ovens, Bluetooth devices, and other devices that operate on the 2.4 GHz band.
Bring the camera closer to the other device you are trying to connect to (such as the access point), and make sure there are no objects between the devices.
Check the connected device to make sure it is not experiencing errors.
Sending failed
Memory card error		The memory card may be malfunctioning. You may be able to solve this problem by formatting the memory card (low level formatting).
Formatting a Memory Card

If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Receiving failed
Insufficient space on card		There is not enough free space on the memory card in the target camera to receive images. Erase images to create space on the memory card, or insert a memory card with sufficient space.
Receiving failed
Memory card locked		The write-protect tab of the SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card or Eye-Fi card of the camera to receive the images is set to the locked position. Slide the write-protect tab to the unlocked position.
Receiving failed
Naming error!		When the highest folder number (999), and the highest image number (9999) have been reached on the receiving camera, images cannot be received.
Insufficient space on serverDelete unnecessary images uploaded to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to create space.
Save the images sent via Image Sync to your computer.
Check network settingsCheck to make sure your computer can connect to the Internet with the current etwork settings.

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