TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEMCAUSE

 

 

No display appears

Batteries are loaded incorrectly.

when the camera is

 

 

switched on.

Batteries are exhausted.

 

 

Autofocus does not work

Situation is unsuitable for autofocus.

 

when shutter-release

Camera is set to manual focus mode.

button is pressed

 

partway down.

 

Subject is too close.

 

 

 

 

Focus cannot be confirmed.

Shutter cannot be

 

Camera is attached to a microscope or telescope.

released.

 

 

 

 

Custom Function 5 set to setting 2.

 

 

Flash picture is too dark.

Subject is beyond flash range.

 

 

Lower part of flash

Lens hood attached.

picture is dark.

 

 

 

Err appears in the data

Camera Malfunction

panel.

 

 

 

SOLUTIONPAGE

 

 

Remove and reinstall the batteries.

10

 

 

If the camera battery is exhausted, install a new battery.

10

 

 

Use focus hold or manual focus.

21/33

 

 

Slide the focus-mode switch to AF.

18

 

 

Check the minimum focus distance for your lens.

-

 

 

Use focus hold or manual focus.

21/33

 

 

Set Custom Function 16 to setting 2.

99

 

 

Set Custom Function 5 to setting 1.

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Make sure the subject is within the flash range.

23

 

 

Remove lens hood.

 

The distance between the subject and the camera must be at least

-

1m (3.3ft.) when the built-in flash is used.

 

 

 

Remove and reinstall the batteries. If normal camera operation does

 

not resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact an

10

authorized Minolta Service Facility.

 

 

 

Contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility if the problem you are experiencing is not covered or the condition continues.

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