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Troubleshooting
Problem
Camera will not turn on
Shutter will not release
Picture is dark
Cause
Batteries are not installed
Batteries are installed incorrectly
Battery power is low
No image on LCD monitor
Camera is connected to a PC
Camera is connected to the AV equipment
Image is displayed but is hard to see
Flash is charging
No available space on
SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory
Recording
The number of image, movie, and sound files recorded on the SD
Memory Card has reached 10000
Subject is too far away in a dark environment, such as a night scene
Remedy
Check if the batteries are installed. If not, install the batteries.
Check orientation of the batteries.
Reinsert the batteries according to the
+ symbols on the batteries compartment. (p.18)
Insert new batteries or use the AC adapter.
LCD monitor is off when camera is connected to a computer.
LCD monitor is off when camera is connected to the AV equipment.
Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging. Wait until charging is finished.
Insert SD Memory Card with available space or delete unwanted images. (p.22, p.100)
Wait until recording is finished.
Replace the SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images.
Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away. Take picture within range of flash.
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Problem
Subject is not in focus
Flash does not discharge
Cause Remedy
Subject is difficult to focus on with auto focus
Try shooting using “Focus lock” (p.69), or
“Manual Focus” (p.68).
Subject is not in the focus frame
First, locate the subject in the focus frame and lock the focus on the subject (Focus lock). Then move the camera to recompose.
(p.69)
Flash mode is set to a
(Flash Off)
Drive mode is set to 1 or
Focus mode is set to s
Shooting mode is set to d
Set to Auto or b (Flash On). (p.71)
Flash will not discharge in these modes.
USB connection with computer does not work properly
USB connection with printer does not work properly
USB connection mode is set to [PictBridge]
USB connection mode is set to [PC]
Change the USB connection mode to
[PC]. (p.138)
Change the USB connection mode to
[PictBridge]. (p.120)
Static electricity may occasionally prevent the camera from operating correctly. If this should occur, try removing and then reloading the batteries. If the camera turns on and operates properly, this indicates that there is no malfunction. You can use the camera as usual.
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