Problem

Cause

Solution

If using

Batteries were placed

Put batteries back into

rechargeable

in the charger in the

the charger in the

batteries:

wrong direction.

correct direction.

Batteries do

Poor electrical contact.

• Be sure to set

not charge.

 

batteries firmly into

 

 

the charger.

 

 

• Be sure that the

 

 

power cable is firmly

 

 

connected to the

 

 

charger, and is firmly

 

 

plugged in to the

 

 

electrical outlet.

 

 

 

 

Battery terminals are

Wipe them well with a

 

dirty.

dry cloth before

 

 

charging.

 

 

 

 

Battery life exceeded.

Replace all 4 batteries

 

 

with new ones.

Shots are

The camera was

Hold the camera

blurry or

moving when you took

steady when shooting.

unfocused.

the shot.

 

 

Autofocus function

Be careful not to block

 

hampered by

the AF auxiliary light

 

obstruction to AF-

emitter with your finger

 

assist beam.

or other items.

 

The AF-assist beam

Set the AF-assist beam

 

has been set to [Off]

to [On].

 

through the menu.

 

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