OPERATING PROBLEMS
Symptom
The shutter doesn't
release when the remote
control's shutter release
button is pressed.
The green lamp blinks,
and the shutter will not
release.
The orange lamp blinks,
and the shutter will not
release.
The flash does not fire,
even in the dark.
Cause
The remote control hasn't been used
in the 15 minutes since the Selftimer/
Remote Control mode was entered,
causing the LCD panel to turn off.
The camera is too close to the subject.
The flash has not been recharged yet.
The flash mode is set to OFF.
High-speed film is used.
Remedy
Turn the zoom dial. The LCD will
light. Then press the /REMOTE
button again.
Move the camera farther than
0.6 m (2 ft) from the subject.
Remove your finger from the shutter
release button and wait for several
seconds until the flash is recharged
before shooting.
Set it to a mode other than OFF.
Set the flash mode to FILL-IN.
See
p. 21
p. 26
p. 25
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