User's Manual

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Problem Possible cause Corrective Action
Grainy picture Dark light conditions. . . . . . . . . Move closer to subject
( 2’ to 6’ ) . Use SeaLife External
Flash to illuminate subject and
improve color and brightness.
Overexposed image To close t o reflective object. . . . Move farther away from sub-
ject ( 4’ to 6’ ) . Turn External
Flash away from subject. Use
External Flash Diffuser
( SL968 ) .
Flash not firing Flash on Auto and is
not needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn fill-f lash ON ( see page 30 )
Finger over flash window . . . . . Grip camera correctly, not
blocking flash.
Improper operating mode . . . . . C heck for proper operating
mode ( Land or Sea ) .
Lost images Defective SD card. . . . . . . . . . . Use only approved quality SD
cards. Reformat SD card ( will
delete pictures ) .
Defective internal memory. . . . . Reformat memory ( this will
delete pictures in memory ) .
Using camera with low
battery power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace with freshly charged
batteries.
Image number indicator
does not count down This may occur depending on .
actual memory available. . . . . . N/A
Housing leaks water O-ring not clean or
is damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perfectly clean main O-ring.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I nspect for damage or dents
to housing and O-ring.
Replace damaged O-ring.
Camera not seated in hous-
ing. Remove strap or any
accessory from camera.
Check that camera is com-
pletely seated in housing.
No image on TV set Improper connection. . . . . . . . . Check cable connections.
Wrong video mode. . . . . . . . . . . Change video mode in cam-
era set-up menu ( page 52 ) .
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