Troubleshooting - FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Series Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Power and Battery
Problem Problem
The camera does
not turn on.
Power
supply
The batteries run
down quickly.
The camera turns
off suddenly.
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Possible cause Possible cause
The batteries are exhausted.
The batteries are not in the correct orienta-
tion.
The battery-chamber cover is not latched. Latch the battery-chamber cover.
The AC adapter and DC coupler are not con-
nected properly.
The camera has been left for an extended
period with no batteries inserted and the
AC adapter/DC coupler unplugged.
The batteries are cold.
There is dirt on the battery terminals.
The camera is in M mode.
The batteries are new, have been left unused
for an extended period, or have been re-
charged without fi rst being fully discharged
(rechargeable Ni-MH batteries only).
E HIGH SPEED SHOOTING is on.
u CONTINUOUS AF is selected for F FO-
CUSING.
The batteries are exhausted.
The AC adapter or DC coupler has been dis-
connected.
Solution Solution
Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries.
Re-insert the batteries in the correct orienta-
tion.
Make sure that the AC adapter and DC coupler
are properly connected.
After inserting the batteries or connecting the
AC adapter/DC coupler, wait a few moments
before turning the camera on.
Warm the batteries by placing them in a pocket
or other warm place and re-insert them in the
camera immediately before taking a picture.
Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.
Select another shooting mode.
Discharge Ni-MH batteries using the P DIS-
CHARGE option and recharge them in a bat-
tery charger (sold separately). If the batteries
do not hold a charge after repeated discharg-
ing and recharging, they have reached the end
of their service life and must be replaced.
Turn E HIGH SPEED SHOOTING off to re-
duce the drain on the battery.
Select a diff erent focusing option.
Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries.
Make sure that the AC adapter and DC coupler
are properly connected.
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