Troubleshooting - Polaroid A500 - 5.1MP Digital Camera User Manual

Troubleshooting

Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs.
If the problem persists, contact Polaroid customer service.
Symptom
The power does not come on.
The batteries or camera feels
warm.
The start-up screen blinks after
powering up.
Even if I press the shutter button,
the camera does not take a
picture.
The camera cannot focus or
images are fuzzy.
Files cannot be deleted.
Cannot download images.
Cause
1. The batteries are not loaded.
2. The batteries are weak or dead.
Long periods of continuous use of the
camera or the flash.
The rechargeable batteries have
reached the end of their useful life.
The shutter button is not pressed all
the way down.
The internal memory or memory card
does not have any free capacity.
The flash is charging.
The memory card is write-protected.
The lens is dirty.
The distance to the subject is less
than the effective range.
The file is protected
The memory card is write-protected
The free space on the hard disk in
your computer may be insufficient.
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Solutions / Corrective Actions
1. Load the batteries correctly.
2. Replace with a new set of
batteries.
Please use only Alkaline or Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries.
Replace with a new set of rechargeable
batteries.
Press the shutter button all the way down.
Insert a new memory card, or delete files.
Wait until the status LED turns off.
Remove the write-protection.
Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth or lens
paper.
Get your subject within the effective focus
range. Make sure the lens setting is in the
proper position.
Cancel protection.
Remove the write-protection.
Check whether the hard disk has a space
for running Windows, and if the drive for
loading image files has a capacity at least
that of the memory card inserted in the
camera.
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