Ricoh 06578 User Manual

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Appendix
t Memo
• In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to 
static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the battery 
out and putting it back in again. If the camera operates 
correctly, it does not require any repairs.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
The camera 
does not turn on.
Battery is not 
installed properly.
Check the orientation 
of the battery.
The battery power 
is low.
Charge the battery.
The shutter 
cannot be 
released.
The built-in flash is 
being charged.
Wait until charging is finished.
There is no 
available space on 
the memory card.
Insert a memory card with 
available space or delete 
unwanted images.
Data is being 
processed.
Wait until processing is finished.
The lens aperture 
ring is set to a 
position other than 
9
Set the lens aperture ring to the 
9 position or select [Enable] 
in [26 Using Aperture Ring] of the 
E
Autofocus does 
not work.
The subject is 
difficult to focus 
on.
v cannot work well for low-
contrast objects (the sky, white 
walls, etc.), dark colors, intricate 
designs, rapidly-moving objects 
or scenery shot through a window 
or a net-like pattern.
Lock focus on another object 
located at the same distance as 
your subject, then aim at the 
target and take a picture. 
Alternatively, use w.
The subject is too 
close.
Move away from the subject and 
take a picture.
The focus 
cannot be 
locked.
AF Mode of Live 
View is set to f.
Set [Contrast AF] to e, j, g, 
h or i. (p.51)
The built-in flash 
does not 
discharge.
The flash mode is 
set to A or B.
When the flash mode is set to A 
or B, the flash does not 
discharge if the subject is bright.
Change the flash mode. (p.47)
The camera is 
not recognized 
when it is 
connected to a 
computer.
The USB 
connection mode 
is set to [PTP].
Set [USB Connection] to [MSC] in 
the D2 menu.
Dust or dirt 
particles appear 
in images.
The CMOS sensor 
is dirty or dusty.
Activate [Dust Removal] from the 
D
4 menu. The Dust Removal 
function can be activated every 
time the camera is turned on and off.
Refer to “Sensor Cleaning” (p.96) 
if the problem persists.
There are visible 
defects in a 
captured image, 
or parts in the 
display monitor 
that do not light 
up or remain lit.
There are 
defective pixels in 
the CMOS sensor.
Activate [Pixel Mapping] from the 
D
4 menu.
It takes about 30 seconds to 
correct the defective pixels, so be 
sure to install a fully charged 
battery.
Problem
Cause
Remedy
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