Radio Shack 16-3898 quick start Shooting

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Shooting

Symptom

Cause

Solution

 

The battery is running low.

Recharge or use the AC adapter.

 

The power is not turned on.

Slide the lens cover off to turn on the camera.

 

 

The camera is not in shooting mode.

Toggle the MODE button to shooting mode.

 

The shutter button is not pressed firmly.

Press the shutter button firmly.

 

The internal memory or memory card

 

 

The camera does not shoot after

does not have any free space.

Load a new card, or delete unwanted files.

pressing the shutter button.

End of memory card life.

Load a new memory card.

 

The flash is recharging.

Wait until the flash completes recharging.

 

The memory card is unrecognized by

Format the memory card in this camera

 

the camera.

before its first use or when it was used

 

 

by other camera.

 

The auto power off function is activated.

Turn power on again.

Images do not appear on the LCD

Power is not turned on.

Turn power on.

monitor.

 

 

 

The camera does not focus.

The lens is dirty.

Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth or lens paper.

The distance to the subject is larger

Get your subject within the effective

 

than the effective range.

focus range.

The flash does not fire.

The camera is set to / mode.

Switch to another mode other than

one of those.

The flash cannot recharge.

 

The flash is set to no flash.

Set the flash to auto flash.

 

Even the flash has fired, the

The distance to the subject is larger

Get closer to your subject and shoot.

image remains dark.

than flash effective range.

 

 

 

The image was captured in a dark place

Set the flash to auto flash.

The image is too dark.

while the camera was set to no flash.

 

 

It is under-exposed.

Set the exposure compensation to

 

 

 

a larger value.

 

 

 

The image is too bright.

It is over-exposed.

Set the exposure compensation to a

smaller value.

 

 

The image color appeared unnatural.

The image was captured in conditions

Add a white object to the composition.

 

hard for Auto White Balance to adjust.

 

 

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Contents WHAT’S in this Package FCC Declaration of Conformity FCC StatementProduct Information Read this FirstTrademark Information Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces Safety InstructionsDo not disassemble, change or repair the camera Do not use the camera in areas near waterBefore you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyesDo not subject the LCD monitor to impact Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blanketsPage Contents Software Installation Overview IntroductionOptional Accessories Package ContentsFront View Components GuideRear view Indicator Status Description/Activity Sound LED IndicatorsScene Modes Mode DescriptionLCD Monitor Information EV compensation Protected indicator These indicators are displayed when recording video clips These indicators are displayed when playing back video clips Preparing Your Camera Installing the BatteryRemoving the Battery Charging the Battery To remove an SD memory card Loading an SD Memory Card Optional AccessoryChoosing Language Setting Date and TimeAttaching the Camera Strap Basic Functions Turning Power On/OffUsing the LCD Monitor Using Normal Mode Using Zoom Using the Flash Flash Mode Description Using Self-Timer Using Macro Mode Setting Image Resolution and Quality 1692 3394 6839 9999 Number of Recordable ImagesAuto Mode Selecting Photography ModeSports Mode Night Scene Mode Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Backlight Mode Movie Mode Single Image Playback Image PlaybackMagnifying Images Press OK to display the selected image in full screen Viewing Nine Thumbnail Images at a TimeAutomated Playback Slide Show Viewing Video ClipsProtecting Images Deleting Single Image/Video Clip Deleting ImagesDeleting All Images/Video Clips Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory To Set Dpof Setting DpofSystem Requirements Windows Macintosh Transferring Recorded IMAGES/VIDEO Clips to Your Computer„ Installation on MAC OS „ Installation on Windows 98 & 98SEConnect the Camera to Your Computer For Computers Running Windows Download the Recorded Images/Video ClipsInstalling the Photo Explorer Software InstallationInstalling the Photo Express Install the PC camera driver Using the Digital Camera AS a PC CameraConnect the digital camera to your computer Capture Menu List of Menu OptionsSize WExit Enter White Balance ISO Exit Delete Playback MenuVideo Menu Date/Time Language Camera Specifications Symptom Cause Solution Power SupplyShooting Playback Other ProblemsAbout connecting to your computer/software RadioShack