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Problem Symptom Cause Solution
The camera
will not work.
Nothing dis-
played on the
data panel or
the monitor.
The batteries are dead.
The batteries are inserted
incorrectly.
The AC adapter is not con-
nected properly.
Replace batteries (p. 10).
Reinsert the batteries taking care
that the negative and positive
terminals are orientated correctly
(p.10).
Check that the adapter is con-
nected to the camera and a live
electrical outlet (p. 11).
The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage, or if
a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Minolta service facility listed on the back cover
of this manual.
“Err” displayed
on the data
panel.
The lens was hindered
when extending.
Turn off the camera and allow
the lens to retract.Turn on the
camera again.
Shutter will not
release.
“0” is displayed
on the frame
counter.
memory card is full and
unable to store an image at
the image-size setting on
the camera.
Insert a new memory card (p.
12), delete some images (p. 32),
or change the image-size setting
(p. 22).
memory card is full and
unable to store an image at
any image-size setting.
Insert a new memory card
(p. 12) or delete some images (p.
32).
No memory card in the
camera.
Insert a memory card (p.12).
“000” blinks on
the frame
counter.
Pictures are
not sharp.
The green
focus lamp
blinks.
Subject is too close.
Make sure the subject is within
the autofocus range (p. 14) or
use the macro mode (p. 18).
A special situation is pre-
venting the autofocus sys-
tem from focusing (p.15)
Use the focus-lock function to
focus on an object at the same
distance as the subject (p. 15).
Pictures are
taken indoors
or in low-light
situations with-
out flash.
Slow shutter speeds result
in blurred images when the
camera is hand-held.
Use a tripod or flash (p. 19).