FujiFilm FinePix FinePix S9600 Owner's Manual page 73

Warning Displayed Explanation
MICRODRIVE IS
An attempt was made to shoot a movie
OVERHEATING MOVIE when the Microdrive was too hot.
RECORDING WILL
AUTOMATICALLY
STOP SOON
MOVIE RECORDING
HAS STOPPED
CANNOT RESTART A
WHILE
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Remedy
Turn the camera off and stop using it for about 30
minutes until it has cooled down. Note that you
can shoot still images during this period.
Troubleshooting
eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more.
Troubleshooting Possible causes
No power. i The batteries have run out.
i The AC power adapter plug has come out of
the power outlet.
i The batteries are loaded backwards.
i The battery cover is not closed correctly.
i The camera has been left for a long period
with batteries and AC power adapter
removed.
Power cuts out during The batteries have run out.
operation.
Batteries run out quickly. i Camera is being used in extremely cold
conditions.
i The terminals are soiled.
i The batteries can no longer be recharged.
i The rechargeable batteries (if used) have
become deactivated, or the battery capacity
has diminished due to the memory effect.
i No media is inserted.
No photograph is taken
when pressing the i The media is full.
shutter button.
i The media is not formatted.
i The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled.
i The media is damaged.
i The batteries have run out.
Focusing is slow. The external AF sensor is dirty.
Cannot set the camera to Photography mode is set to "
Macro (close-up) mode.
Cannot select continuous
Multiple exposure mode is selected.
shooting.
Cannot set exposure The Mode dial is set to " B
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Cannot use the flash. i The shutter button was pressed while the
flash was charging.
i The flash is not popped up.
i The batteries have run out.
i The camera is set to "
Photography mode.
i Continuous shooting is selected.
i Super macro mode is selected.
The flash settings are The Photography mode is set to "
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restricted and cannot be " ", " ", " ", " ", " ", "
selected.
The playback image is i The subject is too far away.
dark even though the
i Your finger was covering the flash.
flash was used.
The image is blurred. i The lens is dirty.
i You photographed scenery with Macro
mode selected.
i You took a close-up shot without selecting
Macro mode.
i You are shooting a subject that is not suited
to autofocusing.
There is speckling on the The picture was taken with a slow shutter
image. speed (long exposure) in a high-temperature
environment.
Solutions
i Load new or fully charged batteries.
i Plug the adapter back in.
i Load the batteries in the correct direction.
i Close the battery cover correctly.
i Load the batteries or connect the AC power
adapter, and wait a short time before turning
the camera on.
Load new or fully charged batteries.
i Put the batteries in your pocket or another
warm place to heat them and then load them
into the camera just before you take a picture.
i Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry
cloth.
i Load new or fully charged batteries.
i Use the rechargeable battery discharging
function to restore the rechargeable
batteries to full capacity.
i Insert a media.
i Insert a new media or erase some unwanted
frames.
i Format the media on the camera.
i Wipe the xD-Picture Card contact area with
a clean, dry cloth.
i Insert a new media.
i Load new or fully charged batteries.
Use a blower brush to brush away any dust and
then gently wipe the sensor with a soft, dry cloth.
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Set multiple exposure mode to "OFF".
", " √ ", " À ", Change the Photography mode.
i Wait until the charging is completed before
pressing the shutter button.
i Pop up the flash.
i Load new or fully charged batteries.
À , i Change the Photography mode.
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i Set continuous shooting to "OFF".
i Cancel Super macro mode.
B ", The flash settings are restricted because the
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" or " ". camera settings are tailored to the scene
being shot. Change the Photography mode for
a wider range of flash settings.
i Move to within the effective flash range
before taking the picture.
i Hold the camera correctly.
i Clean the lens.
i Cancel Macro mode.
i Select Macro mode.
i Use AF/AE lock or "MF" Manual focus mode
to take the picture.
This is a characteristic of CCDs and does not
indicate a camera fault.
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