Ricoh Caplio 500G wide User Manual page 167

Shooting
Problem
The camera does not
shoot even if you press
the shutter release
button.
Unable to view the shot
image.
Images do not appear
on the LCD monitor.
Although the camera is
set to auto focus, it is
unable to focus.
The picture is blurred.
Cause
Battery is exhausted.
The camera is not on or it is not in
the Shooting Mode.
The camera is in Playback Mode.
The shutter release button is not
pressed all the way.
The SD memory card is not
formatted.
The SD memory card is full.
The SD memory card has reached
the end of its useful life.
The flash is charging.
The SD memory card is locked.
The contact surface of the SD
memory card is dirty.
The image confirmation time is too
short.
The camera is not on or the LCD
monitor is dark.
The VIDEO/AV cable is connected. Disconnect the VIDEO/AV cable. P.104
The screen display is in
Synchro-Monitor Mode.
The lens or AF window is dirty.
The subject is not in the center of
the shooting range.
It is a hard-to-focus subject.
You moved the camera when
pressing the shutter release button.
When shooting in a dark place
(such as indoors), the shutter
speed slows down and pictures
become easily blurred.
Solution
Charge the rechargeable battery
or use the AC adapter. Replace
the alkaline batteries with new
batteries.
Turn on the camera, and turn the
mode dial to the Shooting Mode.
Press the 6 (Playback) button
to select the Shooting Mode.
Press the shutter release button
all the way.
Format the card.
Load a new card, or delete
unwanted files.
Load a new SD memory card.
Wait until the auto focus/flash
lamp stops blinking.
Unlock the card.
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Lengthen the image confirmation
time.
Turn the camera on or adjust the
brightness of the LCD monitor.
Press the DISP. button to change
the display.
Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. P.14
Shoot with focus lock.
Shoot with focus lock or manual
focus.
Hold the camera with your elbows
pressed against your body.
Use a tripod.
Use the antiblur function.
Use the flash.
Raise the ISO setting.
Use the antiblur function.
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