Troubleshooting - FujiFilm FinePix S2940 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Power and Battery
Problem Problem
The camera does
not turn on.
Power
supply
The batteries run
down quickly.
The camera turns
off suddenly.
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Possible cause Possible cause
The batteries are exhausted.
The batteries are not in the correct orienta-
tion.
The battery-chamber cover is not latched. Latch the battery-chamber cover.
The AC power adapter and DC coupler are
not connected properly.
The camera has been left for an extended
period with no batteries inserted and the
AC power adapter/DC coupler unplugged.
The batteries are cold.
There is dirt on the battery terminals.
The camera is in M mode.
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).
u CONTINUOUS is selected for F AF MODE. Select a diff erent focusing option.
The batteries are exhausted.
The AC power adapter or DC coupler has
been disconnected.
Solution Solution
Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries.
Re-insert the batteries in the correct orienta-
tion.
Make sure that the AC power adapter and DC
coupler are properly connected.
After inserting the batteries or connecting the
AC power adapter/DC coupler, wait a few mo-
ments before turning the camera on.
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.
Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.
Select another shooting mode.
Discharge Ni-MH batteries using the
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.
Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries.
Make sure that the AC power adapter and DC
coupler are properly connected.
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