Troubleshooting - Samsung Digimax GX-1S User Manual

Troubleshooting

We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center.
Problem
Batteries are not
installed
Camera does not Batteries are not
turn on installed properly
Battery power is low
Flash is charging
The shutter does
No available space
not release
on SD Memory Card
Recording
Subject is difficult to
focus on
Subject is not in
focusing area
The Autofocus
does not work
Subject is too close
The focus mode is
set to
The focus mode is
set to
(Continuous mode)
The capture mode is
set to
Object) mode
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Cause
Check if batteries are installed. If not, install batteries.
Check orientation of batteries. Re-insert batteries
according to the
Replace with a charged battery set or use the AC adapter
(D-AC10, optional). (p.26)
Wait until charging is finished.
Insert SD Memory Card with available space or delete
unwanted images. (p.27, 71)
Wait until recording is finished.
Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that have low
contrast (the sky, white walls), dark colours, intricate
designs, are moving quickly or scenery shot through a
window or a net-like pattern.
Lock focus on another object located at same distance
(press shutter release button halfway), then aim at target
and press shutter release button fully. Alternatively, use
manual focus. (p.124)
Position subject in focus frame in middle of viewfinder.
If the subject is outside the focusing area aim the camera
at the subject and lock the focus (press shutter release
button halfway), then compose picture and press the
shutter release button fully.
Move away from the subject and take a picture.
Set the focus mode lever to
Set the focus mode to
Set the capture mode to setting other than
(Moving
Object) mode. (p.45)
Remedy
symbols. (p.23)
. (p.116)
(Single mode). (p.119)
(Moving