Storage Media - Samsung HMX-M20BN User Manual

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Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks, They may saw_
you time and the expense of an unnecessary call,
Power
The camcorder does not turn on.
The power turns off automatically.
Power cannot be turned off.
The battery pack discharges quickly.
The battery pack may not be installed in your camcorder. Insert a battery pack to
the camcorder.
The inserted battery pack may be discharged.
Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one.
If you use the AC power adaptor, make sure it is properly connected to a wall outlet.
Is "Auto Power Off" set to "5 Min"? If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes,
the camcorder automatically turns off ("Auto Power Off"). To disable this option,
change the setting of "Auto Power Off" to "Off." "-,page 100
The battery pack isalmost exhausted. Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one.
Remove the battery pack or unplug AC power adaptor, and connect the power
supply to the camcorder again before turning it on.
The temperature is too low.
The battery pack is not fully charged. Charge the battery pack again.
The battery pack reached its lifespan and cannot be recharged. Use another battery pack.
Storage Media
Memory card functions do not work.
Image cannot be moved or deleted.
You cannot format the memory card.
The data file name is not indicated
correctly.
Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. "-_page 35
If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your
camcorder. "-,page 98
Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC/SD memory
card), if any. "-,page 36
You cannot move or delete the protected images. Release the protection of the
image on the device. "-,page 112
Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC/SD memory
card), if any. '-*page 36
The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or has some problems.
The file may be corrupted.
The file format is not supported by your camcorder.
The fib name is displayed correctly only if the directory structure complies with the
international standard.
Display
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The TV screen or LCD display has
distorted images or has stripes at the
top/bottom or on the bft/right.
Unknown image appears on the LCD
screen.
Unknown indicator appears on the
screen.
The afterimage remains on the LCD
screen.
The image on the LCD screen looks
dark.
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Can occur if you are recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio TV, or
vice versa. For more details, see the display specificafion.-*page 121
The camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see the Demo image,
change the setting "Demo" to "Off." "-,page 104
A warning indicator or message appears on the screen. "-,pages 131 -133
This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack
before turning the power off.
Ambient light too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD screen.
Use LCD enhancer function.