Toshiba PDR-T20 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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Troubleshooting

When the camera does not operate properly, check the following items besides the warning messages (page 64) and the indicator colors (page 15)

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Page

The power cannot

The battery have been

Recharge the battery.

20

be turned on.

exhausted.

 

 

 

The AC adapter plug has

Plug the adapter into the wall outlet.

20

 

been disconnected from a

 

 

 

wall outlet.

 

 

 

The battery in incorrectly

Load the battery in the correct direction.

19

 

have been loaded.

 

 

The batteries run

You are using the camera

Put the batteries in your pocket or another

11

out quickly.

in extremely cold

warm place to warm it, then load it into the

 

 

conditions.

camera just before taking a photograph.

 

 

The battery terminals are

Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry

21

 

dirty.

cloth.

 

 

The battery have reached

Replace with new battery.

19

 

the effective life.

 

 

No photograph is

No SD card has been

Insert the SD card.

18

taken when the

inserted.

 

 

shutter button is

There is not enough

Insert a new SD card.

18

taken.

space in the SD card.

Erase saved images to increase free space.

47

 

 

The SD card has been

Cancel the write-protection.

13

 

write-protected.

Replace with a new SD card.

18

 

The SD card has not been

Format the SD card.

48

 

formatted.

 

 

 

The SD card has been

Insert a new SD card.

18

 

damaged.

 

 

 

Auto Power Off is

Turn the power on.

22

 

functioning.

 

 

The flash cannot

Suppressed Flash has

Select another flash type.

32

be used.

been selected.

 

 

 

You pressed the shutter

Wait until charging is completed before

28

 

button while the flash was

pressing the shutter button.

 

 

charging.

 

 

The played-back

The subject is too far

Move closer to the subject.

32

image is too dark

away.

 

 

even though the

 

 

 

flash fired.

 

 

 

The played-back

The lens is not clean.

Clean the lens.

9

image is blurred.

The image is out of focus.

Perform Macro photography according to the

31

 

 

 

distance up to the subject.

 

 

The image has been shot

Place the camera on a stable surface when

33

 

in a handshake state.

taking photographs to prevent handshake.

 

The SD card cannot

The SD card has been

Cancel the write-protection.

13

be formatted.

write-protected.

 

 

A single image

The image has been

Cancel the protection of the image.

46

cannot be erased.

protected.

 

 

 

The SD card has been

Cancel the write-protection.

13

 

write-protected.

 

 

 

The image has been set

Cancel the DPOF setting.

62

 

with DPOF.

 

 

The settings

Without batteries, the

Load the battery and set date and time

19

including date

camera has been left for a

again.

24

and time have

long period time.

 

 

been cleared.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GettingReady

 

TakingPhotographs

PhotographedImages

PlayingBack/Deleting

PC

Connecting

 

tothe

Information

OtherUseful

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Contents PDR-T20 PhotographsTaking ReadyGettingGraphic symbol Graphic symbol definitionsExemption Clauses Indication definitionsGetting ReadyAbout the AC adapter GettingReady About batteryTaking Contents Avoid using or storing the camera in the following places Cleaning the CameraAbout recycling of rechargeable battery Handling the CameraCopyright Notice Software version upgradeTrademark information When Not Using the Battery for a Long Time About Battery UseCharging the Battery SpecificationsAC adapter CEX0107A Handling the AC Adapter CorrectlyState Write ProtectionWrite protection Names of the Parts Indicator Indicator Enter/Direction buttonDisplay key pages 29 Mode Icon DescriptionMenu key pages 36 Erase key pages 47Setting up the touch panel You can operate the touch panel using the following methodsLCD monitor Direction button On the cameraClose the battery/SD card cover Open the battery/SD card coverInsert the SD card in the correct orientation shown Before startingBattery lock lever Insert the battery in the correct orientation shownTo remove the battery Charging the Battery Using the battery efficiently About battery wearBattery Wear DisplayTurning the power on Turning the Power On/OffSlide the Power switch in the arrow direction To turn the power offClosing the lens cover Opening the lens coverSlide the lens cover in the arrow direction Slightly slide the lens cover in the arrow directionTap the key Setting the Date and TimeTap the icon Tap IconUpper-arrow icon Select the item, then tap the or iconOK icon Return iconUsing the mode button Using the lens coverTaking Photographs Taking Turn the power onPhotographs TakingPhotographs Tap the key in the photography modeFile size per image Tap the key in the photography mode Selecting the Scene ModeCurrently set scene mode icon Display keyDetails about the scene mode Tapping this restores the Display screen Selecting the Flash ModeTap the icon to be selected List of flash icons is displayedForced flash Details about the flash modeSuppressed flash Red-Eye ReductionCurrently set self-timer icon Tap the key in the photograph modeDetermine how much the image is to be zoomed Zooming Images to Be PhotographedTap the icon of the parameter to be selected Changing the Photography Menu SettingsTap the icon of the menu item to be changed Photography menu items Page Playing Back/Deleting Photographed Images Playing Back Images Icon to switch imagesTap the key in the playback mode Slider To display one desired image in a regular sizeEnlarging Photographed Images Zoom Playback To restore a regular sizeTapping restores the original image size Playing Back Images Continuously Slideshow Tap the key in the playback modeTo interrupt the slideshow Slideshow iconTap the key, then make a drawing by dragging on the screen Drawing Images PaintSelect the pen thickness and color by tapping the icon Save icon To correct letters or illustrationsTo fill in a desired area Protection setting icon To cancel protectionProtection icon Protection cancel icon Protecting Images ProtectErasing Images Format icon Formatting the SD CardConfirmation screen, tap the icon Connecting to the PC About the Used Terms ConnectingtotheAbout the Supplied Software Connecting Connecting to the PCConnection Flow Minimum System RequirementsWith using Windows Connecting to a Windows PCInsert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive Click the iconInstalling USB driver Connect the USB cable to the PC and this camera Connecting to a MacintoshWith Windows 98 installed Disconnecting the Camera from the PCWith Windows 2000, ME or XP installed With Macintosh installedWhen using a Macintosh If connecting the camera to the PC does not start ACDSeeTMWhen using a Windows PC Images are copied with the original sizes unchanged Copying Images to This CameraSelect a post-conversion image size, then click OK File Structure Other Useful Information Tap Tapping this restores the previous screenTap the icon of the item to be changed OtherUseful InformationSetup Menu Items Useful Select an image, then select the number of printsTap or to make selection for printing date To confirm the current settingsTo clear the current settings Message Meaning Problem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingQWhy can’t I focus the camera properly? Frequently Asked Questions FAQOther Useful Information Supplied AccessoriesGlobal Contacts Index
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