AJ Electronics trouble shooting guide for Canon DSLR  Cameras – EOS Camera Ranges.

The camera will not power up

1. Ensure the battery is installed properly.
2. Ensure the memory card slot cover is closed.
3. If the LCD on top of the camera does not display the camera settings then recharge the battery.
4. Clean the battery contacts.

The camera shuts off by itself

1. Press the shutter button half way. If the camera comes back to life, this indicates that the AUTO POWER OFF feature switched off the camera. If you do not want this feature to be activated, refer to your manual to deactivate the AUTO POWER OFF feature.
2. The LCD screen will always disable after 30 seconds of idle time. Press the ‘DISP’ button to switch it back on.

I can’t take any pictures

1. The memory card is not inserted correctly.
2. If you try to take a picture in ‘One-Shot AF’ mode while the confirmation light in the viewfinder blinks, a picture cannot be taken. Press the shutter button half way to focus, or focus manually.

The camera ‘locks up’ after Powersave

1. Remove and re-install the battery.
2. If the problem persists contact the Canon technical helpline – the number can be found on the bottom of this page.

The camera doesn’t save any pictures

1. Ensure the memory card is write enabled.
2. Ensure the memory card is inserted into the camera properly.
3. If a memory related error message appears on the LCD monitor refer to your manual or contact the Canon technical helpline – the number can be found on the bottom of this page.

The camera doesn’t erase any pictures

The memory card is erase-protected.

1. Remove the erase protection on the card.
2. Check that ‘Protect Images’ is not set on the camera.
3. Refer to the manual for instructions, or contact the Canon technical helpline – the number can be found on the bottom of this page.

Errors appear on the screen, e.g. ‘error 99’

1. If an error code is displayed please follow the on screen instructions and refer to the user guide.
2. If the same error keeps occurring there may be a problem, please write down the error code and contact the Canon technical helpline – the number can be found on the bottom of this page.

Images look blurred on the LCD Screen

1. On the lens ensure that the focus mode switch is set to ‘AF’.
2. The lens or AF sensor is dirty, clean with a lens or lint free cloth.
3. To prevent ‘camera shake’ hold the camera still and press the shutter button gently.
4. Set the lens focus mode switch to MF and focus manually.
5. Use a faster shutter speed or increase the ISO value.

Unable to download images to PC

1. Check that the camera is connected to the PC properly using the cable provided.
2. Use EOS Utility. Download the latest update from http://software.canon-europe.com
3. If the symptoms persist contact the Canon technical helpline – the number can be found on the bottom of this page.

What do I do if any parts (cables, manuals etc) are missing?

Please check the pack contents list carefully. Some accessories are available for optional purchase and may not be supplied as standard kit content. The Camera Instruction manual is supplied as a printed manual. Software manuals are provided as digital documents supplied on a CD with the camera.

You can call AJ Electronics for all your Canon DSLR needs on: +44 (0)20 7723 9616

AJ Electronics trouble shooting guide for Canon DCC Cameras – IXUS and PowerShot Camera Ranges.

My Canon camera does not start

Press ‘Power’ button.
The memory card slot or battery cover is open.
Battery is low – replace or recharge battery.

The camera’s LCD screen is not displaying my picture

Press the ‘Display’ button to switch monitor on.
If ‘Power Saving’ is set to ‘Display off’, the display will switch off after set interval.
Change the startup image or reset the camera to factory default settings.

I have black dots on my LCD screen

More than 99.99% of the pixels on the LCD screen work to specification. There are rare events where pixels appear as black dots. This has no effect on your recorded image, and does not constitute a malfunction of the camera.

Will not connect to PC

Make sure the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk is installed before attempting to download pictures. Download any software updates which are available from: http://software.canon-europe.com
Make sure the camera is switched on in play mode. Make sure the cable is connected to the correct ports on the camera and the computer.

My pictures come out with the wrong colours

Adjust the ‘White Balance’ setting on your camera.
Check the ‘My Colours’ setting on your camera.

The camera shows a blurred image or fault in the display

The camera is in a different setting than intended for picture taking.
Check focus setting on camera.
Shoot image from correct distance.
Use Auto Focus (AF) assistance.

The battery runs down very quickly

The battery needs replacing as the battery life has been exceeded, or the battery may not get fully charged.
Make sure that the camera is not being used outside of its specified operating temperatures.

The camera’s display flickers

This happens when shooting moving pictures where fluorescent lighting is present.
This is not an error.

My camera is not recording

Camera is in ‘Playback’ mode – switch camera to ‘Shooting’ mode.
Memory card is full or not formatted correctly.
Check that the memory card is not write protected.

The camera lens is not retracting

The most common reasons for the lens not retracting are:

1. The camera is switched from recording mode to playback mode.
2. The battery ran out of power before the camera could retract the lens.
3. The camera’s battery cover was opened while in recording mode.
4. The camera’s CF card cover was opened while in recording mode.

What do I need to do if I get an error code on my camera?

If you get an error code, please check the ‘troubleshooting’ or ‘messages’ areas in your user guide. It contains simple step by step instructions which should enable you to solve most problems.

What do I do when white specks appear on images?

White specks may appear on images when shooting with the flash in an area where the flash light is reflected by dust particles, insect or other reflective substances such as paint. This may occur depending on the shooting conditions, but it is not a malfunction. Try shooting without the flash.

What do I do if any parts (cables, manuals etc) are missing?

Please check the pack contents list carefully. Some accessories are available for optional purchase and may not be supplied as standard kit content. Advanced user guides are supplied as a digital document to view on a computer from one of the CD’s supplied in your kit.  Proof of purchase and product serial numbers will be requested.

You can call AJ Electronics for all your Canon needs on: +44 (0) 020 7723 9616

Sony is throwing down the gauntlet to Nikon and Canon in the High end DSLR market with the launch of the hotly awaited A900. Sony brought the photographic assets of Konica Minolta a while back and the A900 is proof that Sony is not going to let its investment go to waste.

The Sony A900 features 24.6 megapixel Digital Single Lens Reflex (D-SLR) camera, body only. Supreme imaging and professional features. Full-frame CMOS sensor with Exmor™ technology. High-performance pentaprism viewfinder with 100% coverage. High-speed 9-point AF, SteadyShot INSIDE and photo quality 3.0-inch 921k dot LCD.

The A900 is a full frame DSLR with the highest pixel count available. Sony is joining Canon and Nikon as the only suppliers offering full frame Digital SLR’s.

Author:	John Archer, TrustedReviews.com	Design:
Published:	17th Nov 2008	Features:
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Price:	£1,676.59 (Exc VAT)	Value:
as reviewed:	£1,969.99 (Inc VAT)	Overall:

They must be something pretty amazing in the Dutch water supply right now. For just days after leaving the collective TrustedReviews jaw gaping open with its latest Aurea Light Frame TV, Philips has gone into innovation overdrive again with the Philips 42PFL9803H 42in LED LCD TV: its first LCD TV to use LED backlighting.

LED technology illuminates pictures using a whole array (128 in the Philips 42PFL9803H 42in LED LCD TV’s case) of conjoined but individually controllable LED backlight sectors, rather than the single, always-on fluorescent lamp. This allows you to turn off the lights completely in some areas of the picture, to deliver a near-perfect reproduction of black, while leaving LEDs in other areas at maximum illumination.

The Philips 42PFL9803H 42in LED LCD TV ’s LED lighting helps it produce pictures that makes it the finest performing LCD TV I’ve seen.

Ebook readers are one of the newest classes of gadgets to fire the publics imagination with the kindle being one of the first. Sony have just  launched their latest 2nd generation of ebook readers after having spent several years developing innovative technology like E-ink to make the ebook reading experience as close to that of reading a traditional book.

AJ Electronics have the Sony PRS-505S Reader digital bookreader in stock now for £179.00.

The Sony Reader PRS-505 is an easy to use ebook reader which lets you store 160 of the new generation eBooks under one cover and take them wherever you go. This ebook reader will do the same for your book collection as the iPod has done for your music collection.

The Sony Reader allows you to download up to 160 books. Imagine how much weight you can save on just your holiday reading alone! The Sony reader which is about the size of a paperback, features a 6" display with e Ink® technology. In the past the limitatiions on these ebook readers was the difficulty with reading in bright lighting conditions and quite often led to your eyes feeling really tired. Sony’s e Ink® technology use eight different levels of grey to create paper like graphics to give crystal clear graphics in most lighting conditions. The battery is good for over 6800 pages turns from a single charge.

AJ’s Special Offer – HD 42 Inch Plasma TV

Capture the true cinematic experience with AJ electronics special offer, the LG 42PG3000 42" Plasma Television. Advanced technologies combined with great style, certainly seem to make this plasma TV the centre of your home theatre system.

The LG 42PG3000 is a 42 inch Plasma Television with built in Freeview, brimming with details, achieved by the HD Ready technology. A screen contrast ratio of 20,000:1, in unison with a rich colour gamut and low reflection panel, effectuates comfortable and enjoyable viewing.

This widescreen 42inch plasma TV with a built-in digital Freeview tuner also features a line up of connections, which include: 1.3 deep colour HDMI inputs, 2 Scart inputs, an RS-232C control, a component signal input, an RF input, a digital audio output, a D-Sub PC input, a PC audio input, an AV input, an S-Video input and a USB 2.0 port.

This HD Ready 42" Plasma TV, LG 42PG3000 housing LG’s native advanced features and technologies, definitely promises to give great audio and visual performances. With a great life span, this plasma TV surely will entertain you for a long time.

Being HDMI-CEC (Simplink feature) capable, this plasma TV allows controlling the AV devices connected to it using a single remote control. The screen presents a resolution of 1024×768 pixels and a brightness of 1500 cd/m2. Enhanced line doubler, enhanced noise reduction, Digital Luminance Transient Improver, Digital Colour Transient Improver, Colour temperature control, Cinema 3:2/2:2 pull down, modes like AV mode, picture mode are present too, to make picture viewing, a great experience. Other features included are parental lock, clock, on/off timers, sleep timers, Teletext, 8 day EPG in 22 different languages and auto programming.

Deep and rich sound is produced by this TV with its invisible speakers that remain concealed in its frame. These speakers have been tuned by Mark Levinson, a renowned audio expert. The in-built Clear voice technology, recognises and amplifies human voice, so that the background noise is diminished and clear voices are heard. Dolby digital decoder and SRS TruSurround XT system are also employed to enhance the sound quality.

The JVC 19 inch LCD TV is the newest model of its size released by JVC, a small, light weight TV ideal for the bedroom wall.

The JVC LT-19DK8ZJ is HD (high definition) ready with a resolution of 1440×900 pixels, contrast ratio of 800×1 and Brightness ratio of 350cd/m2 all combined to deliver a crystal clear image with the best resolution possible.

The JVC 19 inch LCD TV has HD compatibility with 1080i (1125) 50/50Hz (750p) 50/60Hz and automatic white balance (an electronic compensation for the colour temperature associated with a given set of lighting conditions). Which by the way is a high spec and great value for money.

The JVC 19 inch HD Ready LCD TV is priced at £179.00 and is available to buy now at AJ Electronics.

Sony has been working on wireless HD technology for a while now Sony’s latest innovation is a new series of HD TVs that combines cutting edge design with the latest technology.

With Sony BRAVIA EX1 Series wires become a thing of the past, thanks to the BRAVIA 1080 Wireless technology which allows you to connect all your home entertainment devices with a simple connection to the media receiver.

The 1080i HD signal is sent to the screen using BRAVIA 1080 Wireless technology, with no delay to whatever you’re watching or playing at the time. High speed and High Definition, it’s a state of the art solution that gives a real time reaction.

The BRAVIA Engine 2 guarantees more detailed and crisp clear pictures with vibrant colours and super smooth motion and the Advanced Contrast Enhancer technology will make you get a perfect contrast in every scene.

Another interesting feature is the Picture Frame Mode that lets you display one of six pre-loaded images or one of your favourite photos. The Sony Bravia EX1 also gives you an option do create a slideshow, all you have to do is plug in a compatible USB memory card select the photos you want to display set the timings and watch all your photos in High Definition.

The Sony BRAVIA EX1 series is available in three different sizes 52", 46", 40" with a choice of a black or silver frame. Soon to be available at AJ Electronics