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Before contacting a service centre
Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button
ϛThere is insufficient memory capacity
ƍ Delete unnecessary image files
ϛThe memory card has not been formatted
ƍ Format the memory card (p.87)
ϛThe memory card is exhausted
ƍ Insert a new memory card
ϛThe memory card is locked
ƍ Refer to [CARD LOCKED!] error message (p.97)
ϛThe camera’s power is off
ƍ Turn the camera power on
ϛThe battery are exhausted
ƍ Insert fresh batteries.
ϛBattery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed
ƍ Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -)
The camera suddenly stops working while in use
ϛThe camera was stopped due to a malfunction
ƍ Remove /re-insert battery and switch the camera on
The images are unclear
ϛA picture was taken within 0.8m from the subject without setting an appropriate macro mode
ƍ If the subject is closer than 0.8m, select macro shot mode
ϛThe picture was taken with the subject beyond the flash range
ƍ Take a picture within the flash range
ϛThe lens is smudged or dirty
ƍ Clean the lens
The flash does not fire
ϛFlash off mode has been selected
ƍ Dis-engage flash off mode
ϛThe camera mode can’t use the flash
ƍ Refer to the FLASH instruction (p.33)
Incorrect date and time is displayed
ϛThe date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted the default settings
ƍ Reset the date and time correctly