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Before contacting a service centre
Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button
There is insufficient memory capacity
" Delete unnecessary image files
The memory card has not been formatted
" Format the memory card (p.56)
The memory card is exhausted
" Insert a new memory card
The memory card is locked
" Refer to [Card Locked!] error message
The camera's power is off
" Turn the camera power on
The battery is exhausted
" Insert fresh batteries (p.12)
Battery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed.
" Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -)
The camera suddenly stops working while in use
The camera stopped due to a malfunction
" Remove /re-insert battery and switch the camera on
The images are unclear
A picture was taken of the subject without setting an appropriate
macro mode
" Select an appropriate macro mode to take a clear image.
Taking a picture beyond the flash range
" Take a picture within the flash range
The lens is smudged or dirty
" Clean the lens
The flash does not fire
Flash off mode has been selected
" Dis-engage flash off mode
The camera mode can't use the flash
" Refer to the FLASH instruction (p.26)
Incorrect date and time is displayed
The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has ad-
opted the default settings
"Reset the date and time correctly
The camera buttons do not operate
Camera malfunction
" Remove/re-insert battery and switch the camera on
A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera.
Incorrect memory card format
" Re-format the memory card
The images don't play back
Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format)
" Do not change the image file name
Colour of image is different to the original scene
White balance or effect setting is incorrect
" Select appropriate White balance and effect