TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Refer to these pages to determine the cause of a problem you are experiencing with your camera. If the information does not cover the problem you are experiencing or the condition continues, contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility.
Problem | Cause | |
| Batteries are loaded | |
No display appears when | incorrectly | |
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the camera is switched on | Camera operation malfunction | |
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| Situation is unsuitable for | |
Autofocus does not work | autofocus | |
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when | Camera is set to the manual | |
button is pressed partway | ||
focus mode | ||
down | ||
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| Subject is too close | |
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| Focus cannot be confirmed | |
Shutter cannot be released |
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Camera is attached to a | ||
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| microscope or telescope | |
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Flash fires when the |
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The AF illuminator is on | ||
pressed partway down |
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Flash picture is too dark | Subject is beyond flash range | |
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Lower part of flash picture | Lens hood attached | |
is dark | ||
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Solution | Page | |
Remove and reinstall the batteries. | 18 | |
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Remove and reinstall the batteries. | 18 | |
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Use focus hold or manual focus. | 31, 56 | |
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Set to the autofocus mode by pressing the focus | 56 | |
mode button. | ||
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Check the minimum focus distance for your lens. |
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Use focus hold, or manual focus. | 31, 56 | |
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Contact a Minolta service facility for information. |
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This is a normal camera operation. | 63 | |
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Make sure the subject is within the flash range. | 32 | |
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Remove lens hood. | 74 | |
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80 | 81 |