Handling of Red Icons Displayed on the Screen

25-Feb-2014
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Solution

    This section explains the meanings of the red icons and what to do when a red icon appears on the LCD monitor.
    IconProblemSolution
    Battery is exhausted.- Replace with a well-charged battery.
    - Change the battery
    The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be displayed.- Replace with a battery for camcorders.
    A card error occurred.- Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card. If the icon continues to flash, initialize the memory card.
    The built-in memory is full.
    * Only appears on camcorders that have built-in memory.
    - Delete some recordings to free some space. Alternatively, save your recordings and initialize the built-in memory.
    The memory card is full.- Replace the memory card or delete some recordings to free some space on the memory card.
    No card, or the card is protected.- Insert a card.
    - Unlock it If the position of the protect switch is set to LOCK.
    The camcorder has become hot.
    *Appears when using a waterproof case and the recording program is set to either [Underwater] or [Surface].
    - Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down.

    If these problems persist even after attempting the solutions described above, please contact the nearest Canon service center.