You are lucky it is a Canon, they have a great replacement policy. Canon will replace your non-working camera with a "new" refurbished model of the same style for 50% of a new camera's cost, and THAT camera will have a 6 month warranty. I've done this a few times.
It's a great deal, you basically get a new camera for a 50% discount, but you must remember to return the broken one or they will charge the remaining 50% cost to your credit card.
Call 1-800-OK-Canon, tell them your problem, and if its out of warranty, want to exchange your camera in the "Upgrade Program".
http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...ontactCanonAct