APPENDIX

Troubleshooting

The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Konica Minolta service facility.

 

Pictures are

Pictures are

taken indoors or

in low-light situ-

not sharp.

ations without

 

 

flash.

Slow shutter speeds result in blurred images when the camera is hand-held.

Use a tripod, change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p. 64), or use the flash (p. 26).

Problem Symptom

Cause

Solution

While using flash, the pictures

The subject is beyond

Move closer to the subject or

change the camera sensitivity to

are too dark.

the flash range (p. 64).

a higher setting (p. 64).

 

 

Access lamp turns red when pressing the main switch

The camera will not

work.

Nothing displayed on the monitors.

Pictures are

Focus signal is

not sharp.

red.

The batteries are dead.

Batteries are inserted incorrectly.

Subject is too close.

The camera is in macro mode.

A special situation is preventing the autofo- cus system from focusing (p. 25).

Replace batteries (p. 13).

Reinsert the batteries taking care that the negative and positive terminals are oriented as indicated on the inside of the battery chamber door (p. 13).

Make sure the subject is within the autofocus range (p. 24) or use the macro mode (p. 35).

Cancel the macro mode setting (p. 35).

Use the focus-lock function to focus on an object at the same distance as the subject (p. 24) or use manual focus (p. 59).

Occasionally the camera does

The CCD is being calibrated. Do not remove the battery

while the access lamp is lit. This is not a defect and the

not turn off immediately.

camera turns off automatically.

 

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

If the camera does not function normally or the system error message appears, turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the batteries, or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter. If the camera has become hot with extended use, wait for it to cool before removing or disconnecting the power sup- ply. Always turn the camera off using the main switch otherwise the memory card may be damaged and the camera reset.

The camera controls the live monitor image by varying the CCD sensitivity and controlling the aper- ture. The aperture can sometimes be heard stopping down or opening up with changes in subject brightness.

Focus is continuously adjusted with the sports action subject program and continuous AF. While focusing, the live image may appear to jump. Wait until the focus signal confirms focus or release and press the shutter-release button again.

This manual contains information on products and accessories available at the time of printing. To obtain compatibility information on products not contained in this manual, contact a Konica Minolta service facility.

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