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Before contacting a service centre
The flash does not fire
ㆍFlash off mode has been selected
→Dis-engage flash off mode.
ㆍThe camera mode can't use flash
→Refer to the FLASH instruction. (p.34~35)
Incorrect date and time is displayed
ㆍThe date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted the
default settings
→Reset the date and time correctly.
The camera buttons do not operate
ㆍCamera malfunction
→Remove/re-insert battery and switch the camera on.
A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera.
ㆍIncorrect memory card format
→Re-format the memory card.
The images don't play back
ㆍIncorrect file name (Violation of DCF format)
→Do not change the image file name.
Colour of image is different to the original scene
ㆍWhite balance or effect setting is incorrect
→Select appropriate White balance and effect.
Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button
ㆍThere is insufficient memory capacity
→Delete unnecessary image files.
ㆍThe memory card has not been formatted
→Format the memory card. (p.75)
ㆍThe memory card is exhausted
→Insert a new memory card.
ㆍThe memory card is locked
→Refer to [Card Locked!] error message. (p.79)
ㆍThe camera’s power is off
→Turn the camera power on.
ㆍThe battery is exhausted
→Insert a fully charged battery. (p.16)
ㆍBattery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed.
→Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -).
The camera suddenly stops working while in use
ㆍThe camera stopped due to a malfunction
→Remove /re-insert battery and switch the camera on.
The images are unclear
ㆍA picture was taken the subject without setting an appropriate macro mode
→Select an appropriate macro mode to take a clear image.
ㆍTaking a picture beyond the flash range
→Take a picture within the flash range.
ㆍThe lens is smudged or dirty
→Clean the lens.