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The indicator lamp next to the viewfinder can be used to diagnose
camera operations. The lamp colors change between green, red,
and orange, and the lamp can glow steadily or blink.
Color
State
Indication
Green
Red
Orange
Steady
Blinking
Camera ready to take an image.
Camera is connected to a computer.
The exposure-compensation function is activated.
The digital-zoom function is activated.
Auto-power-save function is activated.
Blinking
The camera or computer is accessing the memory card.
If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the batteries, or
unplug and reconnect the AC adapter. Always turn the camera off using the main switch
otherwise the memory card may be damaged and camera settings reset.
Part of the
image area is
hidden behind
a dark object.
The lens was partially
covered with an object or
finger.
When using the viewfinder, take
care not to cover the lens.
Problem
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Viewfinder was
used to cap-
ture the image.
VIEWFINDER INDICATOR LAMPS
Steady
Blinking
The memory card is full (the shutter cannot be released).
The self-timer function is activated.
Power is insufficient for camera operation.
The camera gets started running.
A memory card is not inserted in the camera/ the memo-
ry card needs to be reformatted/ the memory card is
locked (the shutter cannot be released).
The flash is charging (the shutter cannot be released).
The self-timer function is activated.
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