My canon camera is new and flash wont' work?

Question

i just got a canon sd750 and it will only take pics if i turn off the flash if i try it with the flash the red light comes on and then nothing do i need i certain setting on for the flash to work or what??

Answer 1

Is it possible that you have your flash set on auto?

If so, and there's enough light when taking a picture the flash won't fire.

Try setting it to normal flash, click the lightening bolt, there should be three options, flash A (auto), flash and flash off. Click on the middle option.

And make sure to press the shutter button fully down and hold for a moment. Canon's flash options have a bit of lag, as I've found out with my S5IS and friend's SD850.