Troubleshooting - FujiFilm Finepix S8500 series Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Power and Battery
Problem Problem
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 camera does
The AC power adapter and DC coupler are
not turn on.
not connected properly.
The camera has been left for an extended
period with no batteries inserted and the
AC power adapter/DC coupler unplugged.
The batteries are cold.
Power There is dirt on the battery terminals.
supply
ON is selected for MONITOR SUNLIGHT
MODE.
The batteries run The camera is in M mode.
down quickly.
The batteries are new, have been left unused
for an extended period, or have been re-
charged without first being fully discharged
(rechargeable Ni-MH batteries only).
u CONTINUOUS is selected for F AF MODE. Select a different focusing option.
The batteries are exhausted.
The camera turns
The AC power adapter or DC coupler has
off suddenly.
been disconnected.
Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution
Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries.
Re-insert the batteries in the correct orienta-
tion.
Make sure that the AC power adapter and DC
coupler are properly connected.
After inserting the batteries or connecting the
AC power adapter/DC coupler, wait a few mo-
ments 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 OFF to reduce the drain on the battery.
Select another shooting mode.
Discharge Ni-MH batteries using the
option and recharge them in a battery charger (sold
separately). If the batteries do not hold a charge af-
ter repeated discharging and recharging, they have
reached the end of their service life and must be
replaced.
Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries.
Make sure that the AC power adapter and DC
coupler are properly connected.
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