Canon powershot a310 red flash

[Computer-boy]

My powershot a310 has a red flash coming from my flash area when I try to take a photo or start taking a video. please help me. Thank you.

[Waddizzle]

Sounds like the Focus Assist beam, and you are in a room that the camera thinks is dimly lit.  

Does this happen outdoors on a sunny day, too?

[Computer-boy]

I just recently got the camera. No matter where I use it, it doesn't work

[Waddizzle]

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@Computer-boy wrote:
I just recently got the camera. No matter where I use it, it doesn't work

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I would reach the same conclusion.  It does not work.  The camera is over 15 years old.