Before contacting a service center
If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before you contact a service center. If you have attempted the suggested remedy and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center.
When you leave your camera at a service center, be sure to also leave the other components that may have contributed to the malfunction, such as the memory card and battery.
Situation | Suggested remedies | |
| • Ensure that the battery is inserted. | |
Cannot turn on the | • | Ensure that the battery is inserted |
camera |
| correctly. (p. 17) |
| • | Charge the battery. |
| • | Charge the battery. |
| • Your camera may be in Power save | |
The power turns off |
| mode. (p. 114) |
suddenly | • | The camera may turn off to prevent the |
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| memory card from being damaged due |
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| to an impact. Turn on your camera again. |
| • The battery may lose power more quickly | |
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| in low temperatures (below 0 °C/32 ºF). |
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| Keep the battery warm by putting it into |
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| your pocket. |
The camera is losing | • | Using the flash or recording videos |
battery power quickly |
| depletes the battery quickly. Recharge |
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| if needed. |
| • Batteries are consumable parts that must | |
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| be replaced over time. Get a new battery |
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| if the battery life is diminishing quickly. |
Situation | Suggested remedies |
| • There is no space on the memory card. |
| Delete unnecessary files or insert a new |
| card. |
| • Format the memory card. |
| • The memory card is defective. Get a new |
Cannot capture photos | memory card. |
| • Make sure that the camera is switched |
| on. |
| • Charge the battery. |
| • Make sure that the battery is inserted |
| correctly. |
The camera freezes | Remove the battery and insert it again. |
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| While you use the camera, it may heat up. |
The camera heats up | This is normal and should not affect your |
| camera’s lifespan or performance. |
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The flash does not | • The flash option may be set to off. (p. 62) |
work | • You cannot use the flash in some modes. |
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