Camcorder User Manual

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
A-3
Do not store the camera in the following locations:
◗ Where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, for example,
on a car dashboard
◗ Near sources of bright light or high humidity
◗ Near heat sources or in a closed car or trunk
◗ In areas of excessive dirt or dust
◗ Where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or
magnetic fields
Solving Camera Problems
Before you call for help, check this list of problems and
possible solutions:
The camera has no power.
◗ The camera may have shut off automatically. If your
camera dial is set to
, , or , press the shutter
button to turn the power back on. If your camera dial is
set to , , or , press any button on the back of
the camera to turn the power on. (You can also turn the
camera off and then back on.)
◗ Check the batteries and make sure they’re installed
correctly and charged. The included batteries need to be
charged before you can use them (see Chapter 1).
Recharge or replace the batteries.
◗ If you are using the AC adapter, make sure it’s plugged
into a working outlet.
You can’t take a picture with the camera.
◗ The flash may be recharging. Wait until the photo
capture light (beside the viewfinder) stops flashing and
remains a steady green, and try again.
◗ Make sure you’ve installed the CompactFlash memory
card in your camera. If it’s already installed, you may
need to format or eject it (see Chapter 1). Check to see if
a message is displayed on the camera’s LCD screen.
◗ The CompactFlash memory card may be full. Check the
picture counter on the display panel. Try setting the
camera to a lower image quality setting (see Chapter 2).
Erase some pictures or video clips (see Chapter 6), or
Capella.book Page 3 Thursday, April 20, 2000 4:21 PM