Vivitar 980HD user manual Troubleshooting, Why is camera flash not active when taking pictures?

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Section 12

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

1.If the LCD preview is not clear while shooting, how can the focus be adjusted? Try to switch between Macro and Auto Mode.

2.The flash is not working.

The battery power is low.

The camera is in DC power mode.

3.The files on the memory card do not display smoothly when the LCD shows the “!” marking.

The “!” means the SD card is low speed or is having wrong content inside. The way to solve this condition is to format SD card by the camera instead of a PC (Please refer to the detailed Format instruction in Section 5).

4.Why is camera flash not active when taking pictures?

In the flash auto mode, the camera flash fires ONLY when necessary (e.g. in the dark).

5.Why do some of my indoor pictures look blurry and dark?

The camera extends picture exposure time under low light/ indoor condition. Keep the camera (and

the target subject) steady for several seconds when taking pictures. The shutter will sound when pictures are being taken.

6. How do I charge battery?

You must use the supplied AC charger or the USB cable.

The camera must be turned OFF; blinking light confirms charging, and the light becomes constant when the charging has been completed. Then, the light will turn itself off automatically after 5 minutes. (In AC charging Mode).

7.I have taken photos and selected the “Get Images” button. I get a message that the images were successfully transferred but the photos do not appear on my computer. What do I do?

First ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again.

With test photos if the camera powers off before you upload them to the computer the photos are not stored in the camera`s memory. These photos should be uploaded quickly before the camera powers off. If the photos are saved to the SD memory card then all the photos should appear.

8.How do I make sure I don't lose important pictures?

We recommend always downloading your photos to your computer as soon as possible to prevent EN

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Contents High Definition Digital Video Camera 980HD User’s Manual Contents Standard Accessories Getting to Know Your CameraOverview Rear View Front ViewBottom View Side ViewLoading the Battery Getting StartedInserting and Removing an SD Card Optional Turning the Camera Off Turning the Camera On and Getting StartedButton Function Enjoying the Record ModeWvga LCD Monitor InformationScene Using the Pre-Record Function Movie RecordingVideo Quality Image Quality Using Flash or Digital Light FunctionUsing Zoom Function Picture RecordingOptions for Record Menu Operations for Record ModeMovie Record Mode Menu Picture Record Mode MenuMovie Resolution Picture ResolutionOperation Display Screen Scene White BalanceMacro Mode Movie EffectStabilization Motion Detection Slow MotionTime Lapse Picture Effect Self-TimerISO Left Button Fast rewind Tele Button Zoom Wide Button Zoom out Mode ButtonCurrent number/ Total number of picture/movie 0003/0005Page Movie Playback Operations for Playback ModeDelete Movies Picture Playback Delete Picture Setting Your Camera Setting MenuSound Language Format Time SettingSound Depends on shipping area Language Volume Level Default SettingOperation On TV Connecting to a High-Definition 169Wide TVConnecting to a non-high-definition 43 TV Viewing Pictures and Movies on TVInstalling the Software Using the SoftwareGetting Photos and Videos from your Camera to your Computer Connecting the Camera to a ComputerGet Started Transfer media Using Windows Transfer media Using MacintoshTransferring Media Technical Support Sakar Warranty CardWhat Is Not Covered By Warranty What to Do When Service Is RequiredSpecification Specifications and System RequirementsSystem requirements How do I charge battery? TroubleshootingWhy is camera flash not active when taking pictures? Why do some of my indoor pictures look blurry and dark?Unintentional data loss