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Troubleshooting
Try checking these items (→176 - 183) first.
If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue
(→58). (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to
their values at the time of purchase.)
Battery, power
The charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully charged.
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Charging is being performed in a place with an extremely high or low temperature.
→ Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry charging in a place where the ambient
temperature is 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) (temperature conditions also apply to the battery
itself).
(When the USB connection cable is reconnected after the battery is fully charged, the charging
lamp will light for approximately 15 seconds.)
The charging lamp turns on again after it had turned off.
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The battery is being recharged.
→ If the battery charge level is low when the camera is turned off and [GPS Setting] is set to [ON],
battery recharging may be started automatically.
The camera does not work even if the power is turned on.
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The battery is not inserted correctly (→14), or needs recharging.
The monitor is switched off even if power is turned on.
The camera switches off as soon as the power is turned on.
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[Sleep Mode] is activated. (→57)
→ Press the shutter release button halfway to release.
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The battery needs recharging.
The camera is switched off automatically.
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If you connect to a TV compatible with HDTV Link (HDMI) with the HDMI mini cable (available as
accessory →9) and turn off the power on the TV with the remote control for the TV, the camera is
also switched off.
→ If you are not using HDTV Link (HDMI), set [HDTV Link] to [OFF]. (→59)
GPS
Positioning is not performed.
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When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF]. (→128)
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Depending on the recording environment, such as when indoors or near buildings, it may not be
possible to correctly receive the signals from the GPS satellites. (→127)
→ When using the GPS, we recommend holding the camera still for a while with the built-in GPS
antenna facing upward in an outdoor location where you can see the entire sky.
The GPS status indicator lights up while the camera's power is off.
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[GPS Setting] is [ON].
→ Electromagnetic radiation from the camera can affect instruments and meters. During takeoff and
landing of airplanes or in other restricted areas, set [GPS Setting] to [OFF] or set [Airplane Mode]
to [ON], and then turn off the camera.
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