Sigma S2000HD Camcorder User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Power and Battery
Problem
Problem
Possible cause
Possible cause
Solution
Solution
Page
Page
Power
supply
The camera does
not turn on.
The batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. 8
The batteries are not in the correct orienta-
tion.
Re-insert the batteries in the correct orienta-
tion.
8
The battery-chamber cover is not latched. Latch the battery-chamber cover. 9
The AC adapter and DC coupler are not con-
nected properly.
Make sure that the AC adapter and DC coupler
are properly connected.
The camera has been left for an extended
period with no batteries inserted and the
AC adapter/DC coupler unplugged.
After inserting the batteries or connecting the
AC adapter/DC coupler, wait a few moments
before turning the camera on.
The battery runs
down quickly.
The batteries are cold.
Warm the batteries by placing them in a pocket
or other warm place and re-insert them in the
camera immediately before taking a picture.
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There is dirt on the battery terminals. Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.
The batteries are new, have been left unused
for an extended period, or have been re-
charged without  rst being fully discharged
(rechargeable Ni-MH batteries only).
Discharge Ni-MH batteries using the P DIS-
CHARGE option and recharge them in a bat-
tery charger (sold separately). If the batteries
do not hold a charge after repeated discharg-
ing and recharging, they have reached the end
of their service life and must be replaced.
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E HIGH SPEED SHOOTING is on.
Turn E HIGH SPEED SHOOTING o to re-
duce the drain on the battery.
u CONTINUOUS AF is selected for F
FOCUSING.
Select a di erent focusing option. 83
The camera turns
o suddenly.
The batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. 8
The AC adapter or DC coupler has been dis-
connected.
Make sure that the AC adapter and DC coupler
are properly connected.