Troubleshooting - Philips ESP 2 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Before sending the unit for repairs, first refer to the following checklist for a possible
solution to the problem. If you still cannot correct the problem, please contact the service
representatives.
Power Source Problems
Problem
No power
Sudden loss of power
The batteries go dead
quickly.
Shooting and Playback Problems
Problem
The camera fails to
record the picture when
the Release button is
pressed.
The flash does not
work or recharge.
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Cause
The batteries are not installed
properly or are depleted.
The AC adaptor is not connected
properly.
The Auto Power Off feature shuts
down the camera after several
minutes of inactivity.
The batteries are depleted.
The batteries were subjected to
excessively low or high tempera-
tures.
The built-in flash was used too fre-
quently because of dark condi-
tions or other reasons.
Cause
The batteries are not inserted
properly (incorrect polarity) or are
dead.
The power is off, or the REC(ord)/
PLAY switch is set to PLAY.
The shutter release button is not
fully pressed down. (Button was
pressed only halfway down.)
The internal memory is full.
The Self Timer mode is selected.
The flash is recharging.
Flash Off mode is selected.
The White Balance mode or
Macro mode is set.
The batteries are dead.
Remedy
Install the batteries correctly or re-
place with fresh batteries.
Reconnect the AC adaptor.
Press the Release button more
than one second or turn on the
power again.
Replace the old batteries with
fresh batteries.
Replace the batteries.
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Remedy
Reposition the batteries correctly
or replace with fresh batteries.
Slide the main switch to [Record].
Press the Release button all the
way down.
Delete some files to secure
enough space.
Press the SELF TIMER button to
cancel the Self Timer mode.
Wait until the flash lamp stops
flashing.
Press the FLASH button to
change the setting.
Press the flash button while press-
ing the U button, then cancel the
White Balance mode, or rotate the
Macro dial to cancel the Macro
mode.
Replace with fresh batteries.