Top 20 Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera Questions & Answers

Send it back and tell them to do an extended test of ALL functions until they see your problem

There is a small button battery for time date in the main battery compartment. That is probably your culprit. I am pasting a Canon tech page to illustrate. https://support.usa.canon.com/kb/index?page=content&id=ART154719 All the best

In the menu look for a function something like Factory settings or Reset camera setting and use that

After you've taken some shots press the button, button looks like an arrow head pointing to the right in a box...the preview button.

Did you instal the drivers

see if battery has a charge - or try the usb cable

Is the broken tab somehow preventing you from putting the card into a card reader? If not, you can transfer your pictures normally.

Did you try to press the display button on the back of the camera? With the display button you can cycle through different things on the display. One is power save and it will display nothing. Perhaps that is everything you have to do. If that does not work, let me know.

Unfortunately, canon tends to use the same error codes across models...particularly the E10 error code which indicates a JPEG IC error. Basically, the image processor has just given up. I don't know of a way to fix it other than to completely dissect the camera and replace the entire board. Definitely not the news I wanted to deliver but I've seen that error on three separate cameras, and opening up the firmware files for each indicated E10 as being the same error. Any chance its still under warranty?Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I hope that helps!

The memory slot on the camera is faulty,complete main board must be replaced,

First test to see if the Replay (single right arrow) button actually works. That may be the problem. That button does two jobs. 1st it is supposed to enter the replay mode to show the last picture taken first. Apparently, from your description of the problem, that is not happening. To verify it is that switch that is dirty or defective, power up the camera, press the Replay button firmly just once, press the left arrow on the circular switch once. Wait until the lens retracts (about one minute). Then press the Replay button firmly once more. The camera should power down. If it doesn't, that proves the Replay switch is dirty or defective. Post the results of this test if possible.

Confirm that the battery is charged Confirm that the battery is inserted facing the correct way Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is fully closed Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance. Try cleaning the terminals with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery a few times. Check if there is no debris or anything else in the battery compartment that can prevent correct contact between the battery terminals and the connection points in the camera.

Here are some troubleshooting steps that you can try that may correct your problem. If the camera is out of warranty (or repair cost approaches that of the camera), they're worth a try. Some of the later steps do involve some risk to the camera, so carefully weigh your options before deciding to conduct them:http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html And here's a video summary of the steps:

See http://www.fixya.com/support/r13011856-lens_error

Turn the camera on, and press the DISP button on the back of the camera. This turns the LCD screen on and off. The idea of this button is to save battery power (you would then use the peep hole optical viewfinder in its place).

To retrieve deleted photos from memory card you need a good recovery tool and it must suit your needs .I would like to recommend this because it gives good results in SDXC cards .You can download it here

Are you check details on the user guide?

1) test the main switch for open, must be read continuity see the diagram.2) replace with the same type alkaline, and full charges.3) test if the polarities is in the wrong direction4) clean contacts battery with c. cleaner very well.God bless you

Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer.The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as Picasa.