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PIONEERmanREV
11/19/01
6:00 PM
Problem
Pictures out of focus
Too close to subject. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shooting distance must be 2'+ (macro = 1'
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Low water visibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shooting distance not to exceed 1/10 of
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Grainy picture
Dark light conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Move closer to subject (4' to 6').
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Overexposed image
To close to reflective object. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Move farther away from subject (4' to6').
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Flash not firing
Flash on Auto and is not needed. . . . . . . . . . . . .Turn fill-flash ON (see page 17)
Finger over flash window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grip camera correctly, not blocking flash.
Improper operating mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check for proper operating mode
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Lost images
Defective CF card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Use only approved quality CF cards
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Defective internal memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reformat memory (this will delete pictures
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Using camera with low battery power. . . . . . . . .Replace with freshly charged batteries.
Image number indicator
does not count down
This may occur depending on
actual memory available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N/A
Housing leaks water
O-ring not clean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Perfectly clean main O-rings.
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Camera not seated in housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Remove strap or any accessory from
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No image on TV set
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Possible cause
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Improper connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check cable connections.
Wrong video mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Change video mode in camera set-up
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Corrective Action
.to 2').
.visibility.
.Turn flash setting to off.
.Use artificial light source to illuminate
.subject.
.Turn flash off.
.(Land or Sea).
.Reformat CF card (will delete pictures).
.in memory).
.Inspect for damage or dents to housing
.and O-ring.
.camera. Check that camera is completely
.seated in housing.
.menu (page 27).
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