Ricoh Caplio RX operation manual Troubleshooting, Power Supply, Shooting, Symptom Cause Measure

G. Troubleshooting

Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Ricoh Service Center.

Power Supply

Symptom	Cause	Measure	Page
The power does not	Batteries are not loaded. Or they are exhausted.	Load the batteries correctly. Recharge or use the	P.11
come on.		AC Adapter.	P.13
			P.14
	The AC Adapter is not connected correctly.	Reconnect it properly.	P.14
	Because the camera overheated the power was	Wait until the temperature of the camera returns	-
	automatically turned off.	to normal. Do not attempt to cool the camera
		suddenly.
The power cuts out	The camera was left unattended and unused, so	Turn the power back on.	P.16
during use.	Auto Power-Off shut it off.		P.108
	Batteries are running low.	If you are using alkaline batteries, replace them.	P.11
		If you are using a rechargeable battery, recharge	P.13
		it or use the AC Adapter.	P.14
The power does not	Camera malfunction.	Reload batteries.	P.11
go off.		If using the AC Adapter, reconnect it.	P.13
			P.14
Cannot recharge the	Battery life.	Replace the batteries with a new set.	P.13
batteries.
Batteries run out	They are being used in extreme high or low tem-	-	-
quickly.	peratures.
	Many shots are being taken in dark places	-	-
	inside, requiring flash.

Shooting

Symptom	Cause	Measure	Page
Even if I press the	Batteries are not loaded. Or they are exhausted.	If using alkaline batteries, replace the batteries	P.11
button, the camera		with a new set. If using rechargeable batteries,	P.13
does not shoot.		recharge or use the AC Adapter.	P.14
	The power is not on. Or the camera is not in	Turn the power on and turn the Mode Dial to	P.11
	Shooting Mode.	Shooting Mode.
	The shutter button is not pressed all the way.	Press the shutter button all the way.	P.35
	The Memory Card is not formatted.	Format the card.	P.104
	The Memory Card does not have any free	Load a new card, or delete unwanted files.	P.17
	space.		P.87
	End of Memory Card life.	Load a new Memory Card.	P.17
	The flash is recharging.	Wait until the flash lamp stops blinking.	P.50
	The SD Memory Card is "locked".	Release the "Lock (write-protection)".	P.17
	The SD Memory Card's contact surfaces are	Wipe off with a soft, dry cloth.	-
	dirty.

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