Sealife DC 600 manual Troubleshooting guide, Problem Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting guide

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Overexposed image

Too close to reflective object.

Move farther away from

 

 

subject (4’ to 6’).

 

 

 

 

 

Turn flash head slightly away

 

 

Use External Flash Diffuser

 

 

(SL968). Set camera

 

 

to Macro flash. Reduce

 

 

Exposure Compensation.

 

 

Reduce flash power (Digital

 

 

SL960D flash only)

Camera’s flash

Flash on Auto and is

Turn fill-flash ON

not firing

not needed.

(see page 36)

 

Finger over flash window

Grip camera correctly, not

 

 

blocking flash.

 

 

 

 

Improper operating mode

Check for proper operating mode

 

 

(Land or sea)

Lost images

Defective SD card.

Use only approved quality SD

 

 

cards.

 

 

Format SD card (will delete

 

 

pictures).

 

 

 

 

Defective internal memory.

Format memory (this will delete

 

 

pictures in memory).

 

 

 

 

Using camera with low

 

 

battery power.

Recharge batteries

Housing leaks water

O-ring not clean or is damaged

Carefully follow O-ring care

 

 

instructions provided in this

 

 

manual.

External Flash Accessory

 

 

not firing at all

Camera not set to correct mode

Set camera to Ext Flash mode

 

 

 

 

Flash not set-up correctly

Refer to External Flash Mode

 

 

accessory manual or visit

 

 

www.sealife-cameras.com

 

 

website for detailed

 

 

troubleshooting information

 

 

 

 

Flash Link optical cable

Refer to Flash Link accessory

 

not set-up correctly

manual or visit

 

 

www.sealife-cameras.com

 

 

website for detailed

 

 

troubleshooting information

External Flash Accessory

 

Check optical cable and ends

firing sometime but not

 

for damage. Repair or replace

all the time (when using

Flash Link optical cable not

as needed. Check cable for

Flash Link optical

correctly aligned to camera or

proper alignment and flash

cable accessory)

sensor

connection from camera to flash

 

 

Refer to Flash Link accessory

 

 

manual or visit

 

 

www.sealife-cameras.com

 

 

website for detailed

 

 

troubleshooting information

 

 

 

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Contents ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, Italiano and Espanol versions SeaLife DC600 Underwater CameraPage User’s Manual Digital Camera Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces Safety InstructionsKeep the battery out of the reach of children Do not disassemble, change or repair the cameraBefore 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 blanketsImportant Notes on Using Waterproof Housing Contents Editing Software Installation Support for SD memory card for memory expansion up to 1GB OverviewLtps color image LCD monitor 10MB internal built-in memoryPictBridge support Dpof functionalityPackage Contents Front View Power buttonRear View SET /Direction button Status LED Color State During photographyDuring connection to a LCD Monitor Icons Photography modeVideo mode Playback mode -Still image playbackPlayback mode -Video playback Attaching the Camera Strap Inserting and Removing the BatteryInserting the Battery Removing the BatteryCharging the Battery Inserting and Removing the SD Card Optional Accessory Inserting the SD cardRemoving the SD card Press the Power button to power on the camera Setting the Date and Time Choosing the Language User’s Manual Formatting the SD Card or Internal MemorySetting Image Resolution and Quality Size Possible number of shots still imagePossible recording time / sec video clip Image QualityStill Image Mode Photography ModeRecording Voice Memos Using the Optical ZoomUsing the Digital Zoom AEB Setting the FlashFlash mode Description Yds 2m shooting distance Using the Flash in External Flash ModeSetting the Focus Focus mode DescriptionManual five focus areas Setting the Self-timer Self-timer mode Description 10s10s Effective Subjects and Set Values Exposure Compensation/Backlight CorrectionAE-LOCK Setting the Scene ModeScene mode Description Scene mode Description Setting the Panorama ModeAbout Spy Mode User’s Manual Using the Photo Frame FunctionImage Display Information Playing Back Still ImagesPlaying Back Video Clips Button OperationsDuring Playback During a Pause During a Stop Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV Playing back voice memo Attaching Voice MemosThumbnail Display Zoom Playback Slideshow Display Protecting Images Protecting ImagesProtecting multiple images simultaneously Cancelling the ProtectionDpof Settings Digital Camera Resizing an Image Resize Compressing an Image Quality Change Erasing Images Erasing at Playback Mode100-0010 Erasing selected imagesStill Image Menu Capture Menu OptionsColor Scene ModeQuality SharpnessManual White BalanceCapture Mode Still Image Menu FunctionVoice Memo Date Print LCD BrightDigital Zoom PreviewManual WB Video Menu CaptureColor White BalanceAudio Video Menu FunctionPlayback Menu Auto Off Fr. No. ResetSys. Reset BeepSystem Info Setup Menu In Playback ModeFormat Card InfoPrinting images Connecting the camera to the printerDigital Camera Macintosh OS 9.0 computers Windows 98 computersConnecting the Camera to Your Computer Downloading Images and Video Files WindowsMacintosh Install the PC camera driver Using the Digital Camera AS a PC CameraUser’s Manual Click Install Photo Explorer Installing Photo ExplorerInstalling Photo Express To install Photo ExplorerClick Install Cool 360 SE Installing CoolTo install Photo Express To install CoolCamera Specifications Symptom Cause Solution Power SupplyShooting Symptom Cause SolutionIs blue and lacks Yellow colors Color Playback About connecting to your computer/software Other ProblemsUnderwater Housing Instructions SeaLife DC600 Underwater HousingDC600 Must do for underwater housing Housing door uses one O-ring to form a waterproof seal Open view of waterproof housingMaintaining a waterproof seal SeaLife Service Center, 97 Foster Road, Moorestown, NJ Quick waterproof testAfter each use underwater HOW to Install and Remove O-RING To Remove O-ring HOW to Open and Close Waterproof Housing Digital Camera Installing the Flash Link optical cable adapter Digital Camera How to set-up the Waterproof Housing Set up cameraSet up housing Test camera and housing Entering the water with housing After using housing underwaterCleaning housing after use Stay within the ideal shooting distance of 2 to 6 feet Prepare housing for storageGreat Underwater Pictures Made Easy Crystal Clear waterUse Wide Angle Lens for dramatic pictures Use the landscape focus to minimize shutter lag time Visit the SeaLife website for updated tips an adviceProblem Cause Solution Troubleshooting guideSeaLife has made some No Power Battery power low Recharge battery Housing Specifications Underwater Housing100 Page SL16024 November