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Technical Notes
Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before
putting the camera away and remove the batteries if the camera will not be used
for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naptha or camphor moth
balls or in locations that:
• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fi elds, such as tele-
visions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F)
• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month.
Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera
away again.
Error Messages
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the
monitor and how to deal with them.
Display Problem Solution
(blinks) Clock not set. Set clock.
84
Battery running low. Prepare to charge or change battery.
10–11
WARNING ! !
BATTERY EXHAUSTED
Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery.
10–11
(● blinks red)
Camera cannot focus.
Use focus lock to focus on another sub-
ject at same distance, then recompose
picture.
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(blinks)
Slow shutter speed. Pic-
tures may be blurred.
Use fl ash, or steady camera using tri-
pod, by placing camera on level sur-
face, or by holding camera in both
hands with elbows against torso.
18, 20
WARNING ! !
PLEASE WAIT FOR CAMERA
TO FINISH RECORDING
Camera cannot perform
other operations until
recording is complete.
Message clears from display automati-
cally when recording is complete.
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MEMORY CARD IS WRITE
PROTECTED
Write-protect switch is
in “lock” position.
Slide write-protect to “write” position.
13
NO CARD PRESENT
No memory card insert-
ed in Pictmotion mode.
Insert memory card.
12
THIS CARD
CANNOT BE USED
Error accessing memory
card.
• Use approved card.
• Check that connectors are clean.
• Confi rm that memory card is cor-
rectly inserted.
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12
WARNING ! !
THIS CARD CANNOT BE READ