Canon PowerShot A540
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Answered Questions for the Canon A540
- Q: how do you restart a Canon PowerShot A540?
- A: Hi PM,The fact that you're getting this error might be a problem- even restarting the... read more
- Q: Lens stuck out, camera will not turn on
- A: Hi Steve,If replacing the batteries has no effect, it sounds like you've got a dead... read more
- Q: Camera keeps auto scrolling through pictures, wont let me open the menu or stop it
- A: Have you tried resetting the camera? This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either... read more
- Q: My memory card will not come out of my Canon a540. Has anyone had this problem and how would I remove it? Thanks
- A: thanks james but i was able to take the camera apart and get it out. read more
- Q: I got the "Lens error, restart camera" message right out of the box. Restarting doesn't help. suggestions?
- A: It sounds like you were unlucky enough to get a malfunctioning camera direct from the... read more
- Q: is there any way to use scan disk 8gb SDHC card for my Canon A450...Any firmware update etc...
- A: The A540 can't use SDHC memory cards, which is why you can't use the 8GB. read more
- Q: can i use an 8 gb memory card in A540?
- A: No. I only takes SD cards up to 2GB. Anything over that is considered "High... read more
- Q: Hi, I have a Canon PowerShot A540. Is it SDHC compatible?
- A: It is listed as such, but Canon's direct information says the max capacity is 2gb... read more
- Q: i accidently dropped my dads Canon Power shot S3 IS. HELP!
- A: No as wierd as you may think. Dropping it jarred the lens out of alignment. read more
- Q: I'm trying to download pictures from canon A540 to Vista operating system on laptop. Doesn't work. What can I do?
- A: Are you using the Canon software? If you like it and want to be using... read more
- Q: Time and Date on display and pic.
- A: The date stamp function remains the same as other Canon Models and is only available... read more
- Q: retrieving pictures in a file
- A: Dawna,The only thing I can think of from this info is that the Mac may... read more
- Q: Is there only one piece you have to buy to add on a lens, or do you have to buy the conversion piece also?
- A: Frankly, I advise againsts conversion lenses. The trade offs are just too great. You end... read more
- Q: Even with fully charged batteries for my A540 the low-battery indicator flashes. Why is that?
- A: I think you should be using a minimum of 2200 mAh batteries, especially if they're... read more
- Q: My A540 won't let me take a picture. What do I do?
- A: While your model Canon PowerShot is not specifically listed on the Canon "recall" list, it... read more
- Q: My A540 lens cover hangs up. How can I fix it?
- A: Well just because you don't see dust/dirt doesn't mean it isn't there. Try some canned... read more
- Q: i have a powershop a630 and it said lens error and to restart but now it wont even turn on what do i do i need this fixed fast
- A: Do you get an e18error? Try this website www.e18error.com. It is pretty helpful. Essentially, it... read more
- Q: Functions DIAL on A540 is suddenly messed up? Can't go to video or portrait or landscape?
- A: Lori,The repair center will work, but I would get a price quote before allowing them... read more
- Q: How do I replace the front cover on my Canon A540?
- A: Suzanne,If you don't feel comfortable taking your camera apart, you might try brining it to... read more
- Q: Hi mine is 1 year old and for some reason it shows the pictures I have taken but won't switch to picture taking mode??
- A: First thing I would do is reset the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure... read more
Open Questions for the Canon A540
- Q: How does my camera get "card locked" when the card is not locked
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: i need an internal schematic
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Why are some of the pictures I have taken on my canon power shot A540 lost?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I have the power shot a540 which I can not use because the card is locked and I cant get it to unlock any suggestions.
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Why won't my A540 start after I replaced the batteries?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Does this camera have a timer to set to take a picture automatically?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: can i use SDHC 2g card in conon a540 ?
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: hi! i need help my camera the lens is out and theres no power wont turn on battieres are good wont power up any ideas? Thanks
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: My Canon powerShot A450 is not taking pictures
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: My A540 is giving "lens error-restart camera" - can anyone tell me how to remove the lens assembly? Thanks!
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Canon A540 - No memory card problem
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Canon A540 - lens shutters do not open after salt water got in. How to fix it?
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: 2year its work fine but now adays he shown card locked problem so plz tell me what i do
- 1 point for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: why doesn't my function/set key work?
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: camera error message-re-set camera lens
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: have a canon 540 batterys went dead , replace with new batteries and now will not turn on, please help
- 10 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: I can't get it to take pictures anymore, its stuck on view photos!
- 20 points for best answer - 5 replies
- Q: can you purchase a casing to make this camera water proof?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I have a "create Folder" icon on the viewer and the camera won't take a picture
- 10 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: Can anyone suggest me the suitable batteries for Canon 540?
- 20 points for best answer - 5 replies
