FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Series, Basic Manual

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Troubleshooting
Power and Battery
Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page
Power
supply
The camera does
not turn on.
The batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. 8
The batteries are not in the correct orienta-
tion. Re-insert the batteries in the correct orienta-
tion.
8
The battery-chamber cover is not latched. Latch the battery-chamber cover. 9
The AC adapter and DC coupler are not con-
nected properly. Make sure that the AC adapter and DC coupler
are properly connected.
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The camera has been left for an extended
period with no batteries inserted and the
AC adapter/DC coupler unplugged. After inserting the batteries or connecting the
AC adapter/DC coupler, wait a few moments
before turning the camera on.
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The batteries run
down quickly.
The batteries are cold.
Warm the batteries by placing them in a pocket
or other warm place and re-insert them in the
camera immediately before taking a picture.
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There is dirt on the battery terminals. Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth. —
The camera is in M mode. Select another shooting mode. 35
The batteries are new, have been left unused
for an extended period, or have been re-
charged without fi rst being fully discharged
(rechargeable Ni-MH batteries only).
Discharge Ni-MH batteries using the
P
DIS-
CHARGE option and recharge them in a bat-
tery charger (sold separately). If the batteries
do not hold a charge after repeated discharg-
ing and recharging, they have reached the end
of their service life and must be replaced.
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E
HIGH SPEED SHOOTING is on.
Turn
E
HIGH SPEED SHOOTING off to re-
duce the drain on the battery.
78
u
CONTINUOUS AF is selected for
F
FO-
CUSING .
Select a diff erent focusing option. 78
The camera turns
off suddenly.
The batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. 8
The AC adapter or DC coupler has been dis-
connected. Make sure that the AC adapter and DC coupler
are properly connected.
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