Samsung HMX-H204BN - Manual (Page 133)

SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS
If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized
service center.
Power
Symptom Explanation/Solution
The camcorder does not turn on.
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battery to the camcorder.
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Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one.
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connected to a wall outlet.
The power turns off automatically.
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about 5 minutes, the camcorder is automatically turned off (“Auto
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with a charged one.
Power cannot be turned off.
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the power supply to the camcorder again before turning it on.
The battery is quickly discharged.
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recharged. Use another battery.
Display
Symptom Explanation/Solution
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images, change the setting i%FNPw to i0GGw page 88
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battery before turning the power off.
The image on the LCD screen looks
dark.
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