Problem

Symptom

Cause

Solution

While using

flash, the pic- The subject is beyond the flash range (p.

tures are too

62).

dark.

 

Move closer to the subject or change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p. 62).

Shooting data

Camera set to

Shutter speed and

is displayed,

manual-

aperture combination is

but live image

exposure

extremely under or over-

is entirely

mode (M).

exposing the live image.

black or white.

Change the shutter speed or aperture value until an image appears on the monitor (p. 57).

“Err” displayed on the data panel.

Turn off the camera and remove the batteries or unplug the external power supply. Wait for the message to disappear before reinserting the batteries or plugging in the power supply. If the camera is hot, allow it to cool before removing the batteries and Compactflash card.

If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the batteries, or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter. Always turn the camera off using the mode dial otherwise the CompactFlash 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 CompactFlash card.

ABOUT NI-MH BATTERIES

When using Ni-MH batteries, clean both battery terminals with dry cloth to wipe off any dirt or residue. Because of the sophisticated computer system, the camera critically monitors power levels. If the battery terminals are dirty, the camera may give a false low-battery warning. If battery performance is unusually low, wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth.

Ni-MH battery performance will decrease if the batteries are often recharged before they have been fully discharged. Completely exhaust the Ni-MH batteries using the camera before charging.

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