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Problem
Possible cause
Corrective Action
Grainy picture
Dark light conditions. . . . . . . . . Move closer to subject
(2’ to 6’). Use SeaLife External
Flash to illuminate subject and
improve color and brightness.
Overexposed image
To close to reflective object. . . . Move farther away from sub-
ject (4’ to 6’). Turn External
Flash away from subject. Use
External Flash Diffuser
(SL968).
Flash not firing
Flash on Auto and is
not needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turn fill-flash ON (see page 30)
Finger over flash window . . . . .Grip camera correctly, not
blocking flash.
Improper operating mode . . . . .Check for proper operating
mode (Land or Sea).
Lost images
Defective SD card. . . . . . . . . . . Use only approved quality SD
cards. Reformat SD card (will
delete pictures).
Defective internal memory. . . . . Reformat memory (this will
delete pictures in memory).
Using camera with low
battery power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace with freshly charged
batteries.
Image number indicator
does not count down
This may occur depending on
.
actual memory available. . . . . . N/A
Housing leaks water
O-ring not clean or
is damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perfectly clean main O-ring.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspect for damage or dents
to housing and O-ring.
Replace damaged O-ring.
Camera not seated in hous-
ing. Remove strap or any
accessory from camera.
Check that camera is com-
pletely seated in housing.
No image on TV set
Improper connection. . . . . . . . . Check cable connections.
Wrong video mode.. . . . . . . . . . Change video mode in cam-
era set-up menu (page 52).
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