Troubleshooting - Ricoh RDC-6000 Operation Manual

Troubleshooting

Refer to the pointers listed below before submitting the equipment for repairs. If the problem persists
after trying the suggestions, contact the Ricoh service center listed at the back of this manual.
Power Source
Problem
Battery dead, improperly installed
Power will not
or missing
come on
AC adapter not attached correctly
No buttons touched so auto
Power cuts out
power-off function was activated
Dead battery
Camera operated in extremely
Battery quickly
high or low temperature location
consumed
Camera operated in dark area
requiring frequent use of the flash
Recording and Playback
Problem
Battery dead, improperly installed
Shutter release
or missing
button pressed
but no image
No power, or mode dial is not set
recorded
Shutter release button only
pressed halfway
SmartMedia memory card not
formatted (initialized)
No space on SmartMedia
memory card
SmartMedia memory card not
working (service life exceeded)
Self-timer on
Flash is charging
SmartMedia memory card contact
surface dirty
Cannot confirm The image confirmation time is
too short.
a shot picture
The LCD monitor is turned OFF.
No image on the
LCD monitor
Autofocus is on
Dirty lens
but camera not
Subject not in the center of the
focusing
autofocus field
Subject difficult to focus
Cause
Insert the battery correctly or recharge it.
Attach correctly again.
Restart camera.
Recharge with new battery.
Cause
Recharge or reposition battery.
Slide power on and set mode dial to
[
Press shutter release button all the way.
Format SmartMedia memory card.
Erase unimportant files or replace
SmartMedia memory card.
Replace SmartMedia memory card.
Press the self timer button to disengage
the self timer recording mode.
Wait until flash LED ceases flashing.
Clean contact surface with soft dry cloth.
Make the image confirmation time longer.
Press the DISPLAY button to turn ON the
LCD monitor, or set [LCD Initialization] to
[ON].
Clean lens with blower or soft dry cloth.
Use focus lock
Use focus lock or switch to manual focus.
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