Problem

Possible cause

Solution

The

The eye-start

Turn the eye-start sensor off by

microdisplay

sensor cannot

using the Eye-Startoption in the

in the

detect that you

Setup menu (see page 66). Doing

viewfinder

are looking

so will cause the microdisplay to

does not turn

through the

turn on automatically any time the

on.

viewfinder.

Image Display is off.

 

 

 

I replace the

Extended

Use an HP AC adapter to power

camera

Image Display

the camera when you are using

batteries

use, excessive

the Image Display for an

frequently.

flash use, and

extended period of time, or use

 

excessive

the viewfinder microdisplay

 

zooming

instead of the Image Display.

 

consume a lot

Use the flash and zoom sparingly.

 

of battery

 

Do not use ordinary alkaline

 

power.

 

 

batteries. Purchase higher-grade

 

 

batteries, such as “ultra” or

 

 

“premium” grade alkaline or

 

 

photo-lithium batteries, or switch

 

 

to rechargeable NiMH batteries.

 

 

For the best results with your

 

 

camera, use photo-lithium or

 

 

NiMH batteries.

 

 

 

 

The NiMH

When NiMH batteries are brand

 

batteries you

new or have not been used in

 

are using were

several months, they should be

 

recharged

charged and fully drained 3-4

 

incorrectly, or

times to reach optimum capacity.

 

have drained

Also, NiMH batteries discharge

 

on their own

on their own when not in use. So

 

because they

if you have not used them in a

 

have not been

week or more, they may benefit

 

used lately.

from being charged.

 

 

 

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hp photosmart 850 user’s manual