Problem

Possible cause

Solution

 

 

 

The camera

The camera

Reset the camera (see

does not

has stopped

page 136).

turn on

operating.

 

(continued).

 

 

The optional

Ensure that the memory card is

 

 

memory card is

the proper type for your camera

 

not a

(see page 203). If the card is the

 

supported card

proper type, remove the memory

 

or is corrupted.

card and see if you can turn on

 

 

the camera. If you can turn on the

 

 

camera with the memory card

 

 

removed, then the card is

 

 

probably corrupted. Format the

 

 

memory card using your

 

 

computer. If the camera still does

 

 

not turn on, replace the memory

 

 

card.

 

 

 

The battery

Different

See Power Indicators on

gauge goes

operating

page 188 for a full explanation.

up and down

modes of the

 

frequently.

camera require

 

 

different power

 

 

levels.

 

 

 

 

I have to

The Lithium Ion

A Lithium Ion battery discharges

recharge the

battery has

on its own when not in use and

Lithium Ion

drained on its

when not installed in the camera.

battery

own because it

So, if you have not used it in two

frequently.

has not been

months or more, it may benefit

 

used lately.

from being charged (see

 

 

page 183).

 

 

 

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HP R717 manual Camera with the memory card

R717 specifications

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