Fujifilm FinePix S9000 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Troubleshooting

Possible causes

Solutions

The camera does not
emit any sound.

Frame erase does not
erase the frame.

The ERASE ALL function
does not erase all the
frames.

Screens are not
displayed in English.

There is no image or
sound on the TV.

The TV image is black
and white.

When connecting the
camera to a PC, the
photographed image or
playback image appears
on the camera’s screen.

Nothing happens when
using the Mode dial.

The camera no longer
works correctly.

Cannot print with
PictBridge.

The camera was
connected to a PC when
the USB mode was set to
“

”.

i The camera volume is set too low.
i The microphone was blocked during

shooting/recording.

i There is something covering the speaker

during playback.

Some frames may be protected.

A language other than English is selected in
the “

”

setting in the “

” SET-

UP menu (

➡P.100).

i The included A/V cable was connected

during movie playback.

i The camera is not connected to the TV

correctly.

i “TV” is selected as the TV input.
i The “

” video output setting is incorrect.

i The TV volume is turned down.

The “

” video output setting is incorrect.

i The USB cable (mini-B) is not correctly

connected to the PC or camera.

i The PC is not turned on.

i Camera malfunction.

i The batteries have run out.

The camera has suffered an unforeseen
problem.

“

” PICTBRIDGE is not selected in “

”

USB mode in the “

” SET-UP menu.

i Adjust the volume.
i Take care not to block the microphone

during shooting/recording.

i Make sure that the speaker is uncovered.

Unprotect frames using the camera on which
the protection was first applied.

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu.

2Press “a” or “b” to select “

” SET-UP and

press “c”.

3Press “a” or “b” to select “

” .

4Press “c”.
5Press “a” or “b” several times to select

“ENGLISH”.

6Press the “MENU/OK” button.

i After the movie playback mode is stopped,

connect the camera and TV correctly.

i Connect the camera and TV correctly.

i Set the TV input to “VIDEO”.
i Change the setting to “NTSC” or “PAL”

(

➡P.100).

i Adjust the volume.

Change the setting to “NTSC” or “PAL”
(

➡P.100).

i Set up the camera, and connect the USB

cable (mini-B) correctly.

i Turn the PC on.

i Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect

the AC power adapter. Then reload the
batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter
and try again.

i Load new or fully charged batteries.

Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect the
AC power adapter. Then reload the batteries
or reconnect the AC power adapter and try
again. If you think the camera is faulty,
contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Select “

” PICTBRIDGE in “

” USB

mode in the “

” SET-UP menu.

Perform steps 1 to 3 to remove the camera
from the PC.
h Windows
1 The “New Hardware Found” wizard or

“Scanner and Camera” wizard appears. If
the wizard does not appear, proceed to
step 3.

2 Click the [Cancel] button.
3 Disconnect the camera from the PC.

h Macintosh
1 The window for locating the driver appears.

If the window does not appear, proceed to
step 3.

2 Click the [Cancel] button.
3 Disconnect the camera from the

Macintosh.

Troubleshooting

Possible causes

Solutions

132

Troubleshooting

eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more.

No power.

Power cuts out during
operation.

Batteries run out quickly.

No photograph is taken
when pressing the
shutter button.

Focusing is slow.

Cannot set the camera to
Macro (close-up) mode.

Cannot select continuous
shooting.

Cannot set exposure
compensation.

Cannot use the flash.

The flash settings are
restricted and cannot be
selected.

The playback image is
dark even though the
flash was used.

The image is blurred.

There is speckling on the
image.

i The batteries have run out.
i The AC power adapter plug has come out of

the power outlet.

i The batteries are loaded backwards.
i The battery cover is not closed correctly.

The batteries have run out.

i Camera is being used in extremely cold

conditions.

i The terminals are soiled.

i The batteries can no longer be recharged.
i The rechargeable batteries (if used) have

become deactivated, or the battery capacity
has diminished due to the memory effect.

i No media is inserted.
i The media is full.

i The media is not formatted.
i The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled.

i The media is damaged.
i The batteries have run out.

The external AF sensor is dirty.

Photography mode is set to “

”, “

” or “

”.

Multiple exposure mode is selected.

The Mode dial is set to “

”, “

√

”, “

”,

“

”, “

” or “>”.

i The shutter button was pressed while the

flash was charging.

i The flash is not popped up.
i The batteries have run out.
i The camera is set to “

” or “

” in

Photography mode.

i Continuous shooting is selected.
i Super macro mode is selected.

The Photography mode is set to “

”,

“

√

”, “

” or “

”.

i The subject is too far away.

i Your finger was covering the flash.

i The lens is dirty.
i You photographed scenery with Macro

mode selected.

i You took a close-up shot without selecting

Macro mode.

i You are shooting a subject that is not suited

to autofocusing.

The picture was taken with a slow shutter
speed (long exposure) in a high-temperature
environment.

i Load new or fully charged batteries.
i Plug the adapter back in.

i Load the batteries in the correct direction.
i Close the battery cover correctly.

Load new or fully charged batteries.

i Put the batteries in your pocket or another

warm place to heat them and then load
them into the camera just before you take a
picture.

i Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry

cloth.

i Load new or fully charged batteries.
i Use the rechargeable battery discharging

function to restore the rechargeable
batteries to full capacity.

i Insert a media.
i Insert a new media or erase some unwanted

frames.

i Format the media on the camera.
i Wipe the xD-Picture Card contact area with

a clean, dry cloth.

i Insert a new media.
i Load new or fully charged batteries.

Use a blower brush to brush away any dust
and then gently wipe the sensor with a soft,
dry cloth.

Change the Photography mode to “

”,

“

√

”, “

” or “

”.

Set multiple exposure mode to “OFF”.

Change the Photography mode.

i Wait until the charging is completed before

pressing the shutter button.

i Pop up the flash.
i Load new or fully charged batteries.
i Change the Photography mode.

i Set continuous shooting to “OFF”.
i Cancel Super macro mode.

The flash settings are restricted because the
camera settings are tailored to the scene
being shot. Change the Photography mode for
a wider range of flash settings.

i Move to within the effective flash range

before taking the picture.

i Hold the camera correctly.

i Clean the lens.
i Cancel Macro mode.

i Select Macro mode.

i Use AF/AE lock or “MF” Manual focus mode

to take the picture.

This is a characteristic of CCDs and does not
indicate a camera fault.