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Before contacting a service center – Samsung EV-NXF1ZZB1QUS User Manual

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Appendix

Before contacting a service center

If you are having trouble with your device, try these troubleshooting
solutions before contacting a service professional.

When you leave your camera at a service center, be sure to also leave the other
components that may have contributed to the malfunction, such as the memory
card and battery.

Situation

Suggested remedies

Cannot turn on the
camera

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Ensure that the battery is inserted.

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Ensure that the battery is inserted correctly.

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Charge the battery.

The power turns off
suddenly

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Charge the battery.

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Your camera may be in Auto power off mode or
the display turns off automatically. (p. 153)

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The camera may be turned off automatically to
prevent the memory card from being damaged
due to excessive heat. Turn on your camera
again.

The camera is losing
battery power quickly

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The battery may lose power more quickly in
low temperatures (below 0 °C/32 °F). Keep the
battery warm by putting it into your pocket.

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Using the flash or recording videos depletes the
battery quickly. Recharge if needed.

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Batteries are consumable parts that must be
replaced over time. Get a new battery if the
battery life is diminishing quickly.

Situation

Suggested remedies

Cannot capture
photos

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There is no space on the memory card. Delete
unnecessary files or insert a new card.

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Format the memory card.

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The memory card is defective. Get a new
memory card.

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Ensure that the camera is switched on.

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Charge the battery.

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Ensure that the battery is inserted correctly.

The camera freezes

Remove the battery and insert it again.

The camera heats up

While using the camera, it may heat up.
This is normal and should not affect your camera’s
lifespan or performance.

The flash fires
unexpectedly

The flash may fire due to static electricity.
The camera is not malfunctioning.

The flash does not
work

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The flash option may be set to Off. (p. 90)

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You cannot use the flash in some modes.

The date and time are
incorrect

Set the date and time under the q menu.
(p. 154)

The display or buttons
do not work

Remove the battery and insert it again.