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T
rouble
s
hoot
in
g
Troubleshooting
Power and Battery
Problem
Problem
Possible cause
Possible cause
Solution
Solution
Page
Page
Power
supply
The camera does
not turn on.
The batteries are exhausted.
Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries.
8
The batteries are not in the correct orienta-
tion.
Re-insert the batteries in the correct orienta-
tion.
8
The battery-chamber cover is not latched.
Latch the battery-chamber cover.
9
The AC power adapter and DC coupler are
not connected properly.
Make sure that the AC power adapter and DC
coupler are properly connected.
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The camera has been left for an extended
period with no batteries inserted and the
AC power adapter/DC coupler unplugged.
After inserting the batteries or connecting the
AC power adapter/DC coupler, wait a few mo-
ments before turning the camera on.
—
The batteries run
down quickly.
The batteries are cold.
Warm the batteries by placing them in a pocket
or other warm place and re-insert them in the
camera immediately before taking a picture.
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There is dirt on the battery terminals.
Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.
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The camera is in
M
mode.
Select another shooting mode.
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The batteries are new, have been left unused
for an extended period, or have been re-
charged without fi rst being fully discharged
(rechargeable Ni-MH batteries only).
Discharge Ni-MH batteries using the
P
DIS-
CHARGE
option and recharge them in a bat-
tery charger (sold separately). If the batteries
do not hold a charge after repeated discharg-
ing and recharging, they have reached the end
of their service life and must be replaced.
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CONTINUOUS
is selected for
F
AF MODE
. Select a diff erent focusing option.
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The camera turns
off suddenly.
The batteries are exhausted.
Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries.
8
The AC power adapter or DC coupler has
been disconnected.
Make sure that the AC power adapter and DC
coupler are properly connected.
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