FujiFilm FinePix HS30EXR - Manual (Page 124)

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Problems and Solutions
Power and Battery
Problem Problem Solution Solution
The camera does not
turn on.
• The battery is exhausted: Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( P 9).
• The battery is inserted incorrectly: Reinsert in the correct orientation ( P 10).
• The battery-chamber cover is not latched: Latch the battery-chamber cover ( P 10).
The battery runs down
quickly.
• The battery is cold: Warm the battery by placing it in a pocket or other warm place and reinsert it
in the camera immediately before taking a picture.
• There is dirt on the battery terminals: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.
• ON is selected for
T MONITOR SUNLIGHT MODE: Select OFF to reduce the drain on the bat-
tery ( P 4).
• R is selected for shooting mode: Select B mode to reduce the drain on the battery (P 22).
• x TRACKING is selected for F AF MODE: Select a different AF mode (P 50).
• J is selected for focus mode: Select a different focus mode (P 48).
• The battery has been charged many times: The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Pur-
chase a new battery.
The camera turns off
suddenly.
The battery is exhausted: Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( P 9).
Charging does not start. Reinsert the battery in the correct orientation and make sure that the charger is plugged in ( P 9).
Charging is slow. Charge the battery at room temperature ( P vi).
The charging lamp lights,
but the battery does not
charge.
• There is dirt on the battery terminals: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.
• The battery has been charged many times: The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Pur-
chase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
• The battery is too hot or too cold: Wait for the battery temperature to stabilize ( P 9).
Troubleshooting