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PowerShot SX740 HS: Camera saying busy when flash is on

Naresarazack
Apprentice

Hey guys, my Powershot SX740 keeps saying busy every time I try to use flash to take a pic 

I’ve tried taking out the battery and reinserting it multiple times and it still won’t work, it just keeps saying busy and won’t take the pic once the flash is on. I really need help to fix this issue can someone please help me 🥺

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NatalyaP
Product Expert
Product Expert

Greetings Naresarazack,

When using the flash, the camera will need to charge up the internal capacitor to provide power to the bulb. The busy message may come up but should not last for more than a second or so. You may try resetting the camera to factory defaults to see if this helps resolve the issue. Please also check to ensure that the flash is properly raised to its fullest extent and that there are no obstructions around the flash assembly.

In case the issue persists, then we recommend on sending the camera to our service facility. It may be to where there is an issue with the capacitor or a malfunction with the flash shooting function of the camera.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. has created a new online repair portal that allows you to set up service in a few simple steps. The repair portal gives you the ability to set up service for multiple pieces of equipment at once, and to receive a repair estimate in the majority of cases, depending on your model and issue. The portal also allows you to upload images or videos that will assist us in repairing your product. You can also select how you wish to be notified of the progress of your repair. The portal's service history section allows you to view all services that have been performed on any of your camera or video products since January 7, 2020.

Please follow the link below to access our online repair portal to arrange for service:

https://mycanon.usa.canon.com/signin

Instructions for Accessing and Using the Online Repair Portal.

You will need to access or create your My Canon Account.

If you already have a My Canon Account and your product is already registered, simply click on the “Get Repair Services” link on the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions to arrange for service for your product.

If you have a My Canon Account and your product is not registered, you must register your product first. Click on the “Get Repair Services” link on the left menu, then click on the “Register Product” link on the right. After your product is registered, click on the “Get Repair Service” link on the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions to arrange for service for your product.

If you do not have a My Canon Account, you will need to create one. After you create your account, click on the “Add Product” link to register your first product. After your product is registered, click on the “Get Repair Service” link on the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions to arrange for service for your product.

Once you have completed the repair request, you will have an opportunity to print a copy of the request for your records. This request form will also contain shipping instructions and an address label that you will attach to the outside of your shipping box when mailing your equipment for repair.

Can you provide step by step instructions on how to reset my camera to factory defaults 

I have the Powershot sx740

i hade tried to reset it but I’m not seeing any options to reset it 

Greetings Naresarazack,

The option to reset the camera is in the Settings portion of the camera's menu which is labeled in a yellow tab. You may review the bottom left portion of page 105 of the camera's user guide, it will be labeled as "Restoring Default Camera Settings". Please have the camera in the P, Tv, Av, or M shooting mode prior to accessing the menu.

https://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/1/0300031221/03/pssx740hs-cu2-en.pdf

 

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