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Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. 6 beeps when trying to take photo

Started Jul 13, 2020 | Discussions
PipJ New Member • Posts: 1
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. 6 beeps when trying to take photo

I just got my new G9X MkII.  took one photo on auto to try it and all fine.  Went to take another and whenever I press the shutter button the camera makes 6 beeps.

When I first turn the camera on the display shows 'set focal length'.

Can anyone help? I want to start using the camera.

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Sue Anne Rush
Sue Anne Rush Senior Member • Posts: 6,285
Re: Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. 6 beeps when trying to take photo

I think when it beeps................ its trying to focus and nothing is wrong .................

If the picture turns out fine ................ you're okay :)))

PipJ wrote:

I just got my new G9X MkII. took one photo on auto to try it and all fine. Went to take another and whenever I press the shutter button the camera makes 6 beeps.

When I first turn the camera on the display shows 'set focal length'.

Can anyone help? I want to start using the camera.

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Lacko Contributing Member • Posts: 724
Re: Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. 6 beeps when trying to take photo

PipJ wrote:

I just got my new G9X MkII. took one photo on auto to try it and all fine. Went to take another and whenever I press the shutter button the camera makes 6 beeps.

When I first turn the camera on the display shows 'set focal length'.

And have you set it?

Can anyone help? I want to start using the camera.

Have you read manual?

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MyM6II Senior Member • Posts: 2,424
Re: Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. 6 beeps when trying to take photo

PipJ wrote:

I just got my new G9X MkII. took one photo on auto to try it and all fine. Went to take another and whenever I press the shutter button the camera makes 6 beeps.

When I first turn the camera on the display shows 'set focal length'.

Can anyone help? I want to start using the camera.

"6 beeps": That's usually a problem with the memory card.

1. Check the lock button on the card.

2. Check that the card is not full.

3. Try another card

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