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Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local RadioShack.

Power Supply

Symptom

Cause

Solution

Power does not come on.

The battery is not loaded.

Load the battery.

The battery is exhausted.

Recharge or use the AC adapter.

 

 

The camera was left unattended and

Turn the power on.

Power cuts out during use.

unused, so the auto power off cuts it off.

 

The battery is exhausted.

Recharge or use the AC adapter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power does not go off.

Power circuit malfunction temporarily.

Reload the battery. If using the AC

adapter, reconnect it.

 

It is being used in extreme low

Move the camera to a warm place.

 

temperature.

 

 

Many shots are being captured in dark

Recharge the battery.

The battery runs out quickly.

places inside, requiring flash.

 

The battery is not fully charged.

Fully charge the battery and

 

 

The battery is not used for an extended

discharge it for at least one complete

 

period of time after charged.

cycle before use to maximize its

 

 

performance and lifetime.

The battery or camera becomes warm.

Long period of continuous use of the

This is normal. The camera will cool

camera or the flash.

when unused for several minutes.

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Radio Shack 16-3898 quick start Power Supply, Symptom Cause Solution