Samsung Digimax 420 - Image Clarity and Flash Problems; Button and Card Error Troubleshooting

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Before contacting a service center
Symptom
The images are
unclear
The flash does
not fire
Incorrect date and
time is displayed
The camera buttons
do not operate
Memory card error
Causes
- The focus mode is not correct.
- The autofocus was not activated.
- Pictures are being taken beyond
the flash range.
- The lens is smudged or dirty.
- FLASH OFF mode has been
selected.
- The date and time have been set
incorrectly or the camera has
adopted the default settings.
- Camera malfunction.
- Incorrect memory card format.
- Select appropriate focus mode.
- Use Fixed focus when you can’t
use auto focus mode.
-
Take a picture within the flash
range.
- Clean the lens.
- Disengage FLASH OFF mode.
- Reset the date and time correctly.
- Remove /re-insert batteries and
switch camera on.
- Re-format the memory card.(p.67)
The images don't
play back
- Incorrect file name.
(Violation of DCF format)
- Do not change the image file
name.
Remedy