Before contacting a service centre
Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button
There is insufficient memory capacity
Delete unnecessary image files
The memory card has not been formatted
Format the memory card (p.57)
The memory card is exhausted
Insert a new memory card
The memory card is locked
Refer to [Card Locked!] error message
The camera’s power is off
Turn the camera power on
The battery is exhausted
Insert fresh batteries.
Battery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed
Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+,
The camera suddenly stops working while in use
The camera stopped due to a malfunction
The images are unclear
A picture was taken without setting an appropriate macro mode Select an appropriate macro mode to take a clear image.
The picture was taken with the subject beyond the flash range Take a picture within the flash range
The lens is smudged or dirty Clean the lens
The flash does not fire
Flash off mode has been selected
The camera mode can’t use the flash
Refer to the FLASH instruction (p.22)
Incorrect date and time is displayed
The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted the default settings
Reset the date and time correctly
The camera buttons do not operate
Camera malfunction
A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera.
Incorrect memory card format
The images don't play back
Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format)
Do not change the image file name
Colour of image is different to the original scene
White balance or effect setting is incorrect
Select appropriate White balance and effect
Images are too bright
Exposure is excessive
Reset exposure compensation
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