APPENDIX

„Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom

Possible causes

 

Solutions / Corrective Actions

The camera does not

* The batteries are depleted.

* Load new or fully charged batteries.

power on.

* The batteries are not oriented correctly.

* Ensure that the battery polarity is correct.

 

* The battery cover is not closed properly.

* Close the battery cover correctly.

 

* The AC power adapter (optional) is disconnected.

* Properly connect the AC power adapter.

The ViviCam 8400

* The function of Auto Shut Down in

* Set the option of Auto Shut Down to Off.

(Setup) mode has been activated.

* Press the power button again or

suddenly powers down.

* The batteries are depleted.

replace the batteries with a new or

 

 

 

 

freshly charged set.

 

 

 

 

The image is not

* The ViviCam 8400 is in

(Play) mode.

* Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE

captured when the

* Memory is full.

 

, Tv , Av or M.

shutter button is

 

 

* Transfer the desired files to your

pressed.

 

 

computer and then delete unnecessary

 

 

files, or use a different memory card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The flash does not fire.

* NO FLASH is selected in flash mode.

* Select a different flash mode.

 

* The ViviCam 8400 is in Burst/AEB/

* Select [Single] in the capture mode .

 

 

 

(Video) mode.

 

 

Continuous shooting

* The capacity of the built-in memory or

* Insert a new SD memory card.

is not possible.

SD memory card is full.

 

 

Cannot transfer files

* The USB cable is not connected securely.

* Check all connections.

over a USB connection.

* The USB driver is not installed.

* Install the USB driver on your computer.

 

* The ViviCam 8400 is turned off.

 

* Turn on the ViviCam 8400.

 

 

 

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