HP 618 An error message, Replace the current memory card with another, formatted one, Is flashing

Problem	Solution
The camera is displaying	There are 3 different types of error messages you may see on the camera:
an error message	Š Memory card is not formatted - “Err” is displayed on the status LCD and the
	message “Card requires formatting” is displayed on the image LCD. This
	means the memory card needs to be formatted. Either see “Formatting the
	Memory Card” on page 98 for information on how to format the card, or
	replace the current memory card with another, formatted one.
	Š Flash cannot charge - “Err” and the lightning bolt icon blinks on the status LCD
	for 3 seconds, then the camera powers off. “Err” and the lightning bolt will
	remain displayed on the status LCD until the batteries are drained. This
	problem requires repair of the camera. See “Contacting HP Customer Care” on
	page 93 to call HP for help.
	Š Other errors - The camera locks up and blinks a 3-digit error code on the status
	LCD. Try powering the camera off and then on again. You may also need to
	remove the batteries and install them again. If the problem persists, see
	“Contacting HP Customer Care” on page 93 to call HP for help. Be sure to tell
	the HP representative the error code that you see displayed on the status LCD.
The camera’s status LCD	There is no memory card installed in the camera, or the memory card is full. If there
is flashing 000	isn’t one installed, power off the camera, install a memory card in it, and then power
	on the camera again. If the memory card is full, transfer the images you want to
	keep to your computer (see “Transferring Images to Your Computer” on page 38),
	and then delete images from the memory card to free-up space.
The image counter on the	The default setting for the image counter is continuous counting of images. If you
camera’s status LCD won’t	want to have it reset to zero when the memory card is empty, you can change the
reset when the memory	setting in the Image Counter submenu (under the Preferences menu in Capture
card is empty	mode). See “Image Counter Submenu” on page 71. Once you have changed the
	image counter setting, you must power the camera off and then on again. Also
	ensure that the camera’s memory card is completely empty.
The camera will not focus	Š Ensure that the camera mode dial is set to Capture mode		.
	Š You may be too close to the subject. Try using the Macro auto focus range.
	Š Try using Focus Lock. See “Using Focus Lock” on page 18.
Digital zoom is not	For digital zoom to work correctly, the camera’s image LCD must be turned on.
working	Ensure that the camera mode dial is set to Capture mode	. Then press the

DISPLAY button.

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 90 Troubleshooting Common Problems