FujiFilm FinePix S3Pro - Manual (Page 69)

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I cannot format the xD-
Picture Card
or
CF/Microdrive.
I cannot erase all the
frames.
Nothing happens when I
use the camera
switches and dials.
No image appears on
the color LCD monitor
when I press the “PLAY”
button.
There is no image on
the TV screen.
Film simulation mode
cannot be selected.
Can’t print with
PictBridge.
The camera was
connected to PC when
the USB mode was set
to “$”.
Use a new media.
Remove the frame protection.
i Remove the power supply (the
batteries) and then reload them and try
again.
i Fit new batteries.
Insert a media that contains some
photography data.
i Connect the camera and TV correctly.
i Set the TV input to “VIDEO”.
Set “D-RANGE” to “WIDE” and select the
sRGB color space.
Select “$” in USB mode in the SET-UP
menu.
Perform steps 1 to 3 to remove the
camera from PC.
h Windows
1 The “New Hardware Found” wizard (or
“Scanner and Camera” wizard)
appears. If the wizard does not appear,
proceed to step 3.
2 Click the [Cancel] button.
3 Disconnect the camera from the PC.
h Macintosh
1 The window for locating the driver
appears. If the window does not
appear, proceed to step 3.
2 Click the [Cancel] button.
3 Disconnect the camera from the
Macintosh.
Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions
The media is damaged.
The frame is protected.
i Camera malfunction.
i The batteries are flat.
i There is no media loaded.
i There is no photography data recorded
on the media.
i The camera and TV are not connected
correctly.
i “TV” is selected as the TV input.
“D-RANGE” is set to “STANDARD” and
AdobeRGB is selected as the color space.
“$” is not selected in USB mode in the
SET-UP menu.
Troubleshooting
eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more.
The camera won’t turn
on.
Power cuts out during
operation.
Batteries run out
quickly.
No photograph is taken
when the shutter button
is pressed.
I can’t use the flash to
take pictures.
The playback image is
too dark even though I
used the flash.
The playback image is
blurred.
i Load fully charged batteries.
i Reload the batteries correctly.
i Reconnect the adapter correctly and
plug the adapter plug into the mains
power outlet.
Load fully charged batteries.
i Put the batteries in your pocket or
another warm place to heat them and
then load them into the camera just
before you take a picture. Note that
alkaline batteries cannot be used at very
low temperatures.
i Remove the batteries from the camera
and wipe the battery terminals with a
clean, dry cloth before reloading the
batteries.
i Wipe the battery terminals with a clean,
dry cloth before charging.
i Due to their nature, the batteries may
not be fully charged. Charge and use
the batteries several times to restore
them to normal operation.
i Load new fully charged batteries.
i Use the rechargeable battery
discharging function to restore the
rechargeable batteries to full capacity.
i Use AF lock to set the focus and check
that the focus indicator “ ●” is lit before
taking the shot.
i Load a media.
i Load a new media or erase some
frames.
i Format the media.
i Clean the xD-Picture card contact
surface (the gold-colored area) with a
clean dry cloth.
i Load a new media.
i Turn the camera on.
i Load fully charged batteries.
i Set the focusing mode to manual (M),
focus on the subject manually and take
the picture.
i Refer to the warning displays on P.132-
135 and take the appropriate action.
i The flash pops up.
i Wait until charging is completed before
pressing the shutter button.
i Move closer to the subject.
i Hold the camera correctly.
i Remove the lens hood.
i Clean the lens.
i Focus the camera correctly (
➡P.34).
i Take the picture with a slightly larger
aperture.
Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions
i The batteries are exhausted.
i The batteries are loaded the wrong way
round.
i The AC power adapter is not connected
correctly.
The batteries are exhausted.
i You are using the camera in extremely
cold conditions.
i The battery terminals are soiled.
i The battery terminals were soiled when
the batteries were charged.
i The batteries were charged after having
not been used for a long period.
i The rechargeable batteries have
reached the end of their operating lives.
i The rechargeable batteries (if used)
have become deactivated, or the battery
capacity has diminished due to the
memory effect.
i The focus is not set in AF-S mode
(focus indicator “ ●” not lit).
i No media is loaded.
i The media is full and no further data can
be recorded.
i The media is not formatted.
i The xD-Picture card contact surface
(the gold-colored area) is soiled.
i The media is damaged.
i The Auto Power Off function has turned
the camera off.
i The batteries are flat.
i The camera will not focus.
i An error occurred.
i The flash is set to Suppressed Flash
mode. (The flash is closed.)
i You pressed the shutter button while the
flash was charging.
i The subject is too far away.
i Your finger was covering the flash.
i Something is obstructing the flash.
i The lens is dirty.
i The camera is not focused.
i The aperture is too small.