Cannot see photos on my EOS Rebel T1i's screen

[NNG]

I have a Canon Rebel T1i and I know it is past the Canon service period. I just need to understand a message I am getting on the screen where I should see photos. When I tap the key meant to let me see either the oldest or newest photo, I get this message: "This function is not selectable in the current shooting mode."

I can take photos. I can download them and they are fine. The shooting mode is one that lets me ensure the flash won't operate. I tried changing memory cards, but that was pointless. I don't know if the display capability is dead or if I have done something wrong, accidentally used a nutty setting or something.

Can anyone translate, so to speak?

[deebatman316]

Does live view function correctly or not.

[NNG]

I presume by "live view," you mean my ability to see a photo right after I have taken the shot. The answer is yes.

[deebatman316]

Live view meaning to compose and take shots from the rear LCD screen. Live View only works in the Creative Zone ie (M, Av, Tv, P & A-DEP) modes. It does NOT work in Full Auto or any fully automated mode (Basic Zone). A half press of the shutter button DOES NOT work for AF. You Must use the "*" for AF to work. By default the image sensor will perform AF. Link to Manual 

[jrhoffman75]

So yoiu see the image right after the shutter fires but not later on when you press the blue arrow key?

[NNG]

That is correct. I have the manual, BTW, and I did look at the above page.

[NNG]

In that case, I have no idea because I don't work in the creative zone.

[deebatman316]

As a test move the mode dial to "P" (Program) Mode to see if the LCD screen works. You can read up in the manual about Live View on Page 106. I provided the link for manual in my post. Canon has the manual on the website free of charge.

[NNG]

Thanks for the suggestion. I will have to go off line for awhile now, but I will try this tonight.

[NNG]

I checked the screen, as you suggested, after changing the mode to P. And I still have the problem. No viewing of photos. Too bad. (BTW, I still have the hard copy of my manual. I don't throw stuff away!!)