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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the batteries, or unplug and
reconnect the AC adapter. Always turn the camera off using the mode dial otherwise the
CompactFlash card may be damaged and camera settings reset.
The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns
when handling the camera, batteries, or CompactFlash card.
Shutter speed and
aperture combination is
extremely under or over-
exposing the live image.
Change the shutter speed or
aperture value until an image
appears on the monitor (p. 52).
Shooting data
is displayed,
but live image
is entirely
black or
white.
Camera set to
manual-
exposure
mode (M).
Lens hood
mounted when
using flash.
The lens hood blocks the
light from the built-in
flash.
Always remove the lens hood
when using the built-in flash.
Problem Symptom Cause Solution
A shadow
appears on
the bottom of
the image.
Live image
turns black
and white.
Camera used
under low-light
conditions.
With still images, automatic monitor amplification activates
under low-light conditions (p. 73). Although the live image is
black and white, the recorded image will be color. In movie
recording, Night Movie is active, view and recorded images
will be black and white.