Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P106�111). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P22) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures.
Battery and power source
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. � The battery is not inserted correctly. (P14) � The battery is exhausted. The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on. � Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P21) of the [ECONOMY] mode active? � The battery is exhausted.
> Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on. � The battery is exhausted. � If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. The [CHARGE] lamp flashes. � Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or low? If it is, it will take longer than usual to
charge the battery or charging may remain incomplete.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [ECONOMY] mode etc. (P21)
� Are the terminals of the charger or battery dirty?
> Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth.
Recording
The picture cannot be recorded. � Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P25) � Is the mode dial correctly set? � Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? The recorded picture is whitish. � The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
> If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P11) and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth.
> Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P34)
The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark. � Was this picture taken with the flash at the close range when the zoom is near [W] (1k)?
> Zoom in a little, and then take the pictures. (P30)
The recorded picture is too bright or dark. � Setting the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker.
> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P43)
