Problem Symptom

Cause

Solution

Shooting data

Camera set to

 

is displayed,

Shutter speed and

but live image

manual-

aperture combination is

is entirely

exposure

extremely under or over-

black or

mode (M).

exposing the live image.

white.

 

 

Inaccurate

Metering-mode

 

exposures

Subject or scene is out-

with very

indicator is

side the metering range

bright or dark

red.

of the camera.

scenes.

 

 

Change the shutter speed or aperture value until an image appears on the monitor (p. 56).

Change the camera sensitivity (p. 66) or the light levels.

Occasionally

The sandglass

 

the camera

indicator

The CCD is being calibrated. This procedure lasts several

will not turn

appears on the

seconds. Do not remove the battery during this time. This is

off immediate-

blank LCD

not a defect and the camera will turn off automatically.

ly.

monitor.

 

If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the battery, or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter. Always turn the camera off using the main switch otherwise the memory card may be damaged and camera settings reset.

The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns when handling the camera, batteries, or memory card.

WHEN USING FILTERS

Polarizing filters and close-up lenses may cause vignetting at the wide-angle range of the lens (below the 50mm mark on the zooming ring). With very powerful close-up lenses, such as a +3 or Minolta No. 2, vignetting may be noticeable below 100mm. Most step-up rings will cause vignetting. The Minolta Step-up Adapter 49mm to 62mm can be used.

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