Samsung PL20 SAMSUNG PL20 Before contacting a service center

Before contacting a service center

If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service center. If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center.

Situation	Suggested remedies
	•	Make sure that the battery is inserted.
Cannot turn on the	•	Make sure that the battery is inserted
camera		correctly.
	•	Charge the battery.
	•	Charge the battery.
	•	Your camera may be in Power save
The power turns off		mode. (p. 76)
suddenly	•	The camera may turn off to prevent the
		memory card from being damaged due
		to an impact. Turn on your camera again.
	•	The battery may lose power more quickly
		in low temperatures (below 0° C). Keep
		the battery warm by putting it into your
		pocket.
The camera is losing	•	Using the flash or recording videos
battery power quickly		depletes the battery quickly. Recharge
		if needed.
	•	Batteries are consumable parts that must
		be replaced over time. Get a new battery
		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. (p. 76)
	•	The memory card is defective. Get a
Cannot take photos		new 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.
	•	The flash option may be set to Off.
The flash does not work		(p. 39)
	•	You cannot use the flash in the		, ,
		or some	modes.
The flash fires	The flash may fire due to static electricity.
unexpectedly	This is not a malfunction.
The date and time are	Set the date and time in the display settings
incorrect	menu. (p. 76)

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