VIII Troubleshooting

3 Photographing and Saving

3Photographing and Saving

Symptom

Captured images have low resolution and the overlay information cannot be read.Photographing is mistimed even when freezing.

Camera modes change unintentionally.

Corrective action

•Set the image quality in File Settings of the SETUP menu.

Reduce the JPEG Quality (compression rate) or select “No compression (BMP).” The recommended file settings are BMP in image size of 1280*960.

=> See “1.4.2 Image File Settings” in Chapter VI.

•Be sure to select a combination of camera mode and source that will not cause photographs to become mistimed (i.e., that will enable satisfactory snapshot).

=> See “1.4.2 Image File Settings” in Chapter VI.

•When photographing a dark subject, camera modes are automatically changed in order to maintain the picture quality while at the same time minimizing mistimed operation when the image is frozen. If you are concerned with an unintentional change of camera modes, set SOURCE to S1.3M in File Settings of the SETUP menu.

=> See “1.4.2 Image File Settings” in Chapter VI.

4Abnormal Behavior

Symptom

Corrective action

The system’s internal clock does not keep time correctly.

The keyboard or mouse does not work or it operates erratically.

Cannot write to or read from a CF card

•If the system is not used for an extended period of time, the backup function deteriorates, causing the clock to stop. Simply reset the correct time. The backup function recovers when the system is powered on.

•Be sure to use the recommended type of keyboard or mouse.

•Check that only one USB hub is connected. When using a keyboard that comes with a hub, refer to “(3) Connecting USB Peripheral Equipment” in Chapter IV, “3 Connection Methods” for details on how to use a keyboard equipped with a USB hub.

•Be sure to use a compact flash card (Type I or II) and a microdrive (1 GB).

•Check that you are using a preformatted CF card or one that you’ve formatted in FAT12, 16 (Sometimes these are expressed simply as FAT.), or FAT32.

Depending on the OS used, you may not be able to select a format.

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