Sealife DC250 manual Overexposed image

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Problem

Possible cause

Corrective Action

 

 

Grainy picture

Dark light conditions. . . . . . . . . Move closer to subject

 

 

 

 

 

(2’ to 6’). Use SeaLife External

 

 

 

 

Flash to illuminate subject and

 

 

 

 

improve color and brightness.

 

 

Overexposed image

To close to reflective object. . . . Move farther away from sub-

 

 

 

 

ject (4’ to 6’). Turn External

 

 

 

 

Flash away from subject. Use

 

 

 

 

External Flash Diffuser

 

 

 

 

(SL968).

 

 

Flash not firing

Flash on Auto and is

 

 

 

 

 

not needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turn fill-flash ON (see page 30)

 

 

 

Finger over flash window

. . . . .Grip camera correctly, not

 

 

 

 

blocking flash.

 

 

 

Improper operating mode . . . . .Check for proper operating

 

 

 

 

mode (Land or Sea).

E

 

 

 

Lost images

Defective SD card. . . . . . . . . . . Use only approved quality SD

 

 

 

 

cards. Reformat SD card (will

 

 

 

 

delete pictures).

 

 

 

Defective internal memory. . . . . Reformat memory (this will

 

 

 

 

delete pictures in memory).

 

 

 

Using camera with low

 

 

 

 

 

battery power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace with freshly charged

 

 

 

 

batteries.

 

 

Image number indicator

 

 

 

 

 

does not count down

This may occur depending on .

 

 

 

actual memory available. . . . . . N/A

 

 

Housing leaks water

O-ring not clean or

 

 

 

 

 

is damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perfectly clean main O-ring.

 

 

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inspect for damage or dents

 

 

 

 

to housing and O-ring.

 

 

 

 

Replace damaged O-ring.

 

 

 

 

Camera not seated in hous-

 

 

 

 

ing. Remove strap or any

 

 

 

 

accessory from camera.

 

 

 

 

Check that camera is com-

 

 

 

 

pletely seated in housing.

 

 

No image on TV set

Improper connection. . . . . . . . . Check cable connections.

 

 

 

Wrong video mode.. . . . . . . . . . Change video mode in cam-

 

 

 

 

era set-up menu (page 52).

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Contents DC250 Digital Underwater Camera Set Page FCC Statement Must do Read warnings in manual pagesLimited Warranty FCC NoticeIiv May cause a fire or an electrical shock Ivi Trademark Information Iviii Contents Great Pictures Made Easy Underwater Housing InstructionsOther Devices Introduction How It Works a Very Unique Camera Land & SeaYour computer Package contents Getting to Know the Camera Front viewCamera buttons Menu Navigation buttonMode Description Indicator Status Description/Activity SoundSelf-timer mode Flash mode Image qualityBattery check Image resolution Card indicatorLCD monitor information Close the battery/SD card cover firmly Installing the batteriesGetting Started Loading a SD memory card optional accessory Attaching the strapSetting the date and time Choosing the languageResolution & Quality Setting the image resolution and qualityResolution & quality indicators on the status LCD Record Mode Taking picturesUsing the LCD monitor Set Focus to Normal DistanceUsing the macro focus setting Using the digital zoom Using the self-timer Using the flashFlash Mode Description Flash ModesTaking pictures manually Playback Mode Review images Viewing imagesZoom Playback To view the different portion of the enlarged Image, pressDisplaying thumbnail images Slideshow displayTo delete one image at a time How to use the instant delete featureDeleting images from memory To instantly delete a pictureMovie Mode Recording video clipsViewing video clips Transferring Recorded Images To Your Computer System requirements Windows MacintoshInstalling the USB driver on Macintosh computers Installing the USB driver on Windows computersConnecting the camera to your computer Downloading images/video clips For computers running WindowsInstalling MGI Photosuite Installing MGI Photovista Installing the USER’S Manual Installing Acrobat Reader LCD Brightness Menu OptionsRecord menu Quick ViewWhite Balance EV CompensationFlash ON/OFF SharpnessExit Copy to Card Playback menuSlide Show Delete ALLDpof shortcut DpofMovie menu Land & SEA Exposure Program Setting Setup menuDATE/TIME Sound Video ModeLanguage Format MediaInactivity period Camera status Auto Power OFFReset to Default DescriptionConnecting the Camera to Other Devices Camera Specifications LCDUnderwater Housing Instructions SeaLife Reefmaster Dive Easy Housing SL113Must do for underwater housing Open view of housing Main O-ring and keeping a waterproof seal SeaLife Service Center, 97 Foster Road, Moorestown, NJQuick waterproof test SeaLife ReefMaster Underwater Camera Housing Front View SeaLife ReefMaster Underwater Camera Housing Rear View Set up camera How to set-up the Underwater HousingSet up housing Test camera and housing After using housing underwater Using and cleaning the underwater housing and cameraEntering the water with housing Cleaning housing after useStay within the ideal shooting distance of 2 to 6 feet Great Pictures Made EasyCrystal Clear water Shoot and review If you don’t like it, delete itTake several pictures of the same subject Lithium Battery Selection Guide Nickel Metal Hydride Ni-MH Standard and High Energy AlkalineBattery Life Trouble shooting guide Problem Possible cause Corrective ActionOverexposed image