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ROUBLESHOOTING
Pictures are
not sharp.
Focus signal is
red.
Subject is too close.
Make sure the subject is within
the autofocus range (0.5m - ∞
/ 1.6 ft - ∞) or use the macro
mode (p. 47).
The camera is in macro
mode.
Cancel the macro mode setting
(p. 47).
A special situation is pre-
venting the autofocus
system from focusing (p.
29)
Use the focus-lock function to
focus on an object at the same
distance as the subject (p. 28)
or use manual focus (p. 43).
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, change the cam-
era sensitivity to a higher set-
ting (p. 70), or use the flash (p.
30).
While using
flash, the pic-
tures are too
dark.
The subject is beyond the
flash range (p. 71).
Move closer to the subject or
change the camera sensitivity
to a higher setting (p. 70).
Shutter will
not release.
No-card warn-
ing appears on
the monitors.
No memory card in the
camera.
Insert a memory card (p. 22).
Problem Symptom Cause Solution
Problem Symptom Cause Solution
The camera
will not work.
Nothing dis-
played on the
data panel or
the monitors.
The batteries are dead.
The batteries are inserted
incorrectly.
The AC adapter is not
connected properly.
Replace batteries (p. 20).
Reinsert the batteries taking
care that the negative and pos-
itive terminals are orientated as
indicated on the inside of the
battery chamber door (p. 20).
Check that the adapter is con-
nected to the camera and a
live electrical outlet (p. 22).
The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or
damage to the camera or charger, 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 camera is hot or it
has been left in a very hot
environment.
Turn off the camera and allow
it to cool. If “Err” is still dis-
played on the camera after it
cools, remove and replace the
batteries or power cord.
Shutter will
not release.
“000” is dis-
played on the
frame counter.
Memory card is full and
unable to store an image
at the image-quality or
image-size setting on the
camera.
Insert a new memory card (p.
22), delete some images (p.
106), or change the image-
quality or image-size setting (p.
80).
TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
A shadow
appears on
the bottom of
the image.
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