I am using this camera from last 3 years. It was working fine. Suddenly, a problem occurred. Now whenever I select the Auto mode, it is set to video option instead of still image. I have formatted the card, replaced the batteries, reset the setting, re-inserted the memory cells, but nothing happened. Please suggest me the solution for my problem.

The flash may be broken.
If not these are the flash settings on the camera in case a different flash mode has been set accidently.

Set the mode dial to [camera icon], and press [up arrow] on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode.

The flash mode has the following features.
No indicator (Auto):
The camera decides to use the flash based on lighting
conditions. The flash will be used when
there is not enough light or when shooting a
subject against a light source.

(Forced flash):
The flash will be used regardless of the amount of ambient light.

(Slow synchro):
The flash will be used regardless of the amount of ambient
light. In this mode, the shutter speed is
slower under dark conditions, so you can
clearly shoot a background that is out of the flash-lit area.

(No flash):
The flash will not be used.

Assuming that you haven't put the camera into a mode in which flash is disabled, either the charging capacitor or flash bulb is defective. It will have to be serviced so the appropriate part can be replaced.

Electronics are fubar. Not cost effective to repair. Go shopping.

Load up the ATG Canon EOS Utility on your camera & check by shooting tethered. Then view it on a big screen,

on the side of the lens check to be sure it is set to auto and not manual.

In which mode is this, sounds like you're in one of the "scene modes"
when in normal mode, or in "Intelligent Auto" mode you should be
able to select all megapixel modes. (9Mp is only available in 4:3 mode)

Hello, you probably set the resolution low. In auto mode push set and select normal, fine,or superfine. Push down and select either L, M1, or M2. To change video back click set and select standard. Please rate my answer. I hope this helps!

U have an electronics issue with the circuitry controlling the light levels reaching inside. Have you tried using manual settings? Repair on those units is expensive and it may bot be a cost effective repair situation.

you can look through all menu to see if default setting is present. if not set up this way. look through menu 1 hit the arrow keys or ger to next....any ways set Iso to auto. focus to auto flash = auto metering to multipoint most important see if shutter speed has an auto or set to 1/8 second or 1/1000th hope this helps you ...but your going to have to read the manual some day. good luck

the tape you are trying to use is in 'protect mode' happen to me tonight- (i am searching for an XP driver for this device)

 

simply slide the little tab on the actual DV tap (on top to unlock it and you are set to jet