Troubleshooting - Ricoh WG-20 Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
The camera will
not turn on
No image appears
on the display
The display
is hard to see
The shutter will
not release
The picture is dark
when using
the flash
Cause
The battery is not installed
The battery is installed
incorrectly
The battery is exhausted
The camera is connected
to a computer
The camera is connected
to a TV
The display is set to off.
The brightness level of
the display is set too dark
Power Saving function is on
The flash is charging
There is no available space
on the SD Memory Card or
in the built-in memory
Recording
The subject is too far away
in a dark environment, such
as a night scene
Remedy
Check if a battery is installed.
If not, install a battery.
Check orientation of the battery.
Reinsert the battery according
to the +- symbols in the battery
compartment (p.34).
Charge the battery.
The display is off when the camera
is connected to a computer.
The display is off when the camera
is connected to a TV.
Press the 4/W button
to turn the display on.
Adjust the brightness level in
[Brightness Level] in the [W Setting]
menu. (p.232)
When the Power Saving function
is on, the display automatically
darkens after a certain amount
of time. Press a button to return
to the normal brightness level.
Select [Off] in [Power Saving] in the
[W Setting] menu to turn the Power
Saving function off (p.233).
Pictures cannot be taken while
the flash is charging. Wait until
charging is finished.
Insert an SD Memory Card with
available space or delete unwanted
images (p.40, 165).
Wait until recording is finished.
The picture becomes dark
if the subject is too far away.
Take pictures within the specified
flash range.
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