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Samsung SMX-F40RN-XAA User Manual

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Symptom

Explanation/Solution

The power

automatically turns

off.

Is “Auto Power Off” set to “5 Min” ?

If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the camcorder is

automatically turned off (“Auto Power Off”). To disable this option,

change the setting of “Auto Power Off” to “Off.”

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The battery pack is almost discharged. Charge the battery pack or

replace it with a charged one.

Use the AC power adaptor.

Power cannot be

turned off .

Remove the battery pack or unplug the AC power adaptor, and

reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on.

The battery

pack is quickly

discharged.

The temperature is too low.

The battery pack is not fully charged. Recharge the battery pack.

The battery pack reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be

recharged. Use another battery pack.



Displays

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

The TV screen or

LCD display has

distorted images

or has stripes at

the top/ bottom or

on the left/right.

It can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on

a 4:3-ratio TV, or vice versa. For more details, see the display

specification.

Unknown image

appears on the

LCD screen.

The camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demo

images, change the setting of “Demo” to “Off.” page 92

Unknown indicator

appears on the

screen.

A warning indicator or message appears on the screen.

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The after image

remains on the

LCD screen.

This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the

battery pack before turning the power off.

The image on the

LCD screen looks

dark.

Ambient light is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD.

Use the LCD Enhancer function.