Warning Displays - FujiFilm FinePix S8100fd Owner's Manual

Warning Displays

The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the screen.
Warning Displayed
(Lit red)
V (Blinking red)
{
*The shape of the AF
frame differs depending
on the setting in the
[SHOOTING MENU].
Aperture/
Shutter speed display
(Lit red)
[FOCUS ERROR]
[LENS CONTROL
ERROR]
[ZOOM ERROR]
[NO CARD]
[CARD NOT
INITIALIZED]
140
Explanation
The batteries are low or completely out of charge.
There is a strong likelihood of camera shake
because the shutter speed is slow.
The AF (autofocus) cannot work effectively.
The camera cannot shoot the picture at the correct
brightness due to too bright or dark shooting
condition.
• Camera malfunction or fault.
• You are touching the autofocus ring.
Memory Card is not inserted when transferring
images.
• The Memory Card or internal memory is not
formatted.
• The Memory Card was formatted on a PC.
• The Memory Card contact area is soiled.
• Camera fault.
Remedy
Load new or fully charged batteries.
Use flash photography. A tripod may be
recommended, depending on the scene and mode.
• If the image is too dark, take the picture at a
distance of around 2 m (6.6 ft.) from the subject.
• Use AF lock to take the picture (➝p.33).
• Select Macro mode when taking close-up shots.
The picture can be taken, but the correct brightness
(exposure) will not be obtained.
• Turn the camera on again, taking care not to touch
the lens.
• Turn the camera off and on again. If the message
still appears, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
• Do not hold the autofocus ring. The lens will
automatically refocus when you release the
autofocus ring.
Insert a Memory Card.
• Format the Memory Card or internal memory on
the camera (➝p.117).
• Format the Memory Card on the camera.
• Wipe the contact area on the Memory Card with a
soft, dry cloth. It may be necessary to format the
Memory Card (➝p.117). If the message still
appears, replace the Memory Card.
• Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.