Sealife DC300/DC310 User Manual

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Problem

Possible cause

Corrective Action

Grainy picture

Dark light conditions. . . . . . . . . Move closer to subject

(2’ to 6’). Use SeaLife External

Flash to illuminate subject and

improve color and brightness.

Overexposed image

To close to reflective object. . . . Move farther away from sub-

ject (4’ to 6’). Turn External
Flash away from subject. Use
External Flash Diffuser
(SL968).

Flash not firing

Flash on Auto and is
not needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turn fill-flash ON (see page 30)
Finger over flash window . . . . .Grip camera correctly, not

blocking flash.

Improper operating mode . . . . .Check for proper operating

mode (Land or Sea).

Lost images

Defective SD card. . . . . . . . . . . Use only approved quality SD

cards. Reformat SD card (will
delete pictures).

Defective internal memory. . . . . Reformat memory (this will

delete pictures in memory).

Using camera with low
battery power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace with freshly charged

batteries.

Image number indicator
does not count down

This may occur depending on

actual memory available. . . . . . N/A

Housing leaks water

O-ring not clean or
is damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perfectly clean main O-ring.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspect for damage or dents
to housing and O-ring.
Replace damaged O-ring.
Camera not seated in hous-
ing. Remove strap or any
accessory from camera.
Check that camera is com-
pletely seated in housing.

No image on TV set

Improper connection. . . . . . . . . Check cable connections.
Wrong video mode.. . . . . . . . . . Change video mode in cam-

era set-up menu (page 52).

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