Don’t store the camera in the following locations:❙Where it is exposed to direct sunlight, for example, on a car dashboard❙Near sources of bright light or high humidity❙Near heat sources or in a closed car❙In areas with excessive dirt or dust❙Where it is exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields.

Solving Camera and System Problems

Before you call for help, check this list of problems and possible solutions.The camera has no power.❙Check the power switch and make sure the camera is turned on.

❙The camera may have shut off automatically. Slide the power switch off and then on.

❙Check the batteries and make sure they are installed correctly. Replace the batteries if necessary, following the instructions on 3.

❙If you are using the AC adapter, make sure it is plugged into a working outlet.

You can’t take a picture with the camera.

❙The camera may have shut off automatically. When you press the shutter button, the camera turns on. You have to press the button again to take a picture.

❙The flash may be recharging. Wait until you see the green standby light, and try again.

❙The camera may be full. Check the picture counter on the control panel. Erase a picture using the erase button, or transfer the pictures to your Macintosh and then erase them. See Chapter 3 for information about transferring your pictures and erasing them with your Macintosh.

❙The camera may be connected to your Macintosh. When it’s connected, you can’t use any of the controls on the camera itself. See 5 for instructions on taking pictures from your Macintosh.

The flash doesn’t work.

❙Make sure the flash setting is either automatic or forced flash as described on page 5.

❙Check the batteries and make sure they are installed correctly. Replace the batteries if necessary, following the instructions on 3.

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