Chapter 6

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Cleaning the Camera

To keep your camera at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Before you perform any maintenance on the camera, be sure to read the “Safety Instructions” on page 1. Then, follow these guidelines.

❏Be sure to turn the camera off before cleaning.

❏Use a clean, dry cloth to keep the camera free of dust.

❏Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners.

❏If necessary, clean the battery contacts with a dry cloth.

Storing the Camera

If you are not planning to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the battery and store it at a low temperature in a dry location. This prevents damage to the camera from battery leaks or corrosion. Store the camera in its case. Do not store the camera in the following locations.

❏Where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, for example, on a car dashboard

❏Near sources of bright light or high humidity

❏Near sources of heat or in a closed car

❏In areas with excessive dirt or dust

❏Where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields

Troubleshooting

When a problem occurs, an error message usually appears in the LCD monitor. Refer to the following section to solve the problem.

Status and error messages

Error message

Description

 

 

Cannot delete. The image is

Unlock the image using the lock

locked.

function in the Main menu and delete

 

the image again.

 

 

Cannot delete. The SD card is

Release the write-protect switch from

write-protected.

the lock position, and delete again.

 

 

Cannot lock. The SD card is

The SD card is already locked as the

write-protected

write-protect switch is in the lock

 

position.

 

 

Cannot unlock. The SD card is

Release the write-protect switch from

write-protected.

the lock position.

 

 

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