Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting the camera, Power supply – Ricoh GX8 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the Camera

Power Supply

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Refer
to

The power does not come
on.

Batteries are not loaded. Or they are
exhausted.

Load the batteries correctly. Recharge or
use the AC Adapter.

P.20
P.22

The battery is unacceptable.

Replace the battery with an acceptable
one.

P.17

The AC Adapter is not connected
correctly.

Reconnect it properly.

P.22

The camera is automatically turned
off by Auto Power-off.

Turn the power back on.

P.26

The battery direction is wrong.

Insert the battery correctly.

P.20

The power cuts out during
use.

The camera was left unattended and
unused, so Auto Power-Off shut it off.

Turn the power back on.

P.26

Batteries are running low.

If using alkaline batteries, replace the
batteries with a new set. If using
rechargeable batteries, recharge or use
the AC Adapter.

P.17

An unacceptable battery (manganese
dry cell or other) is used.

Replace the battery with an acceptable
one.

P.17

The power does not go
off.

Camera malfunction.

Remove batteries once and load them
again. Reconnect the AC adapter cable
properly, if using.

P.20
P.22

Although the battery is new,
a battery marking is
displayed to indicate a low
battery level.
Although the battery is new,
pressing the shutter release
button retracts the lens.
Although the battery is new,
pressing the shutter release
button turns the power off.

An unacceptable battery (manganese
dry cell or other) is used.

Replace the battery with an acceptable
one.

P.17

Cannot recharge the
batteries.

Battery life.

Replace the batteries with a new set.

P.17

Batteries run out quickly.

They are being used in extreme high
or low temperatures.

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Many shots are being taken in dark
places inside, requiring flash.

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