Troubleshooting
Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down.
•Perform a
Cannot make settings for shooting functions or ømenu.
•The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” and “Shooting Menu” (pp. 162 – 165).
Cannot operate buttons.
•When the mode dial is set to 9, some buttons cannot be used (p. 28).
Shooting movies 
Correct shooting time does not display, or stops.
•Format the memory card in the camera, or use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds. Even when the shooting time does not display properly, the recorded video will be the length that it was actually shot (pp. 21, 30).
appeared on the screen and shooting ended automatically.
The camera’s internal memory was insufficient. Try one of the following:
•Perform a
•Change the image quality setting (p. 102).
•Use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds (p. 102).
Playback 
Cannot play back images or movies.
•If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not be able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names.
Playback stops, or audio cuts out.
•Use a memory card that has had a
•If you copy a movie to a memory card that reads slowly, playback may interrupt momentarily.
•Depending on its capabilities, when playing movies on a computer, frames may drop or the audio may cut out.
Cannot operate buttons.
•When the mode dial is set to 9, some buttons cannot be used (p. 28).
Computer 
Cannot transfer images to a computer.
It may be possible to solve the problem when the camera is connected to a computer via cable by reducing the transfer speed.
•Press the 1button to enter Playback mode. With the nbutton held down, press the oand mbuttons simultaneously. Press the qr buttons to choose [B] when it appears on the screen, then press the mbutton.
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