Epson PhotoPC 3100Z - Manual (Page 142)

Maintenance and Troubleshooting A-5
◗ If your external flash isn’t working, make sure your user
mode is set to
Manual (see Chapter 1) and you have the
correct setting in the Shot SETUP menu. Also, make
sure the flash is placed on the camera correctly. (See
Appendix B.) Your external flash may also need
batteries. Check the documentation that came with your
external flash for more information.
Nothing appears on the LCD screen (or the status display
panel).
◗ Check your batteries and make sure they’re installed
correctly. Replace the batteries if necessary.
◗ Make sure you’ve installed and formatted the
CompactFlash memory card.
◗ The camera may have shut off automatically. If your
camera dial is set to
, , or , press the shutter
button to turn the power back on. If your camera dial is
set to ,
, or , press any button on the back of
the camera to turn the power on. (You can also press the
POWER button to turn the camera off and then press it
again to turn the camera back on.)
◗ Make sure the camera is not in viewfinder mode (if
you want to use the LCD screen).
◗ The LCD screen turns off automatically when the
camera is connected to (and communicating with)
a computer or video device.
The lens is still out even though the camera is turned off.
◗ The camera may have shut off automatically. To retract
the lens, press the
POWER button to turn the camera
back on, then press it again to turn the camera off.
◗ The batteries may be low. Connect the camera to the
optional AC adapter, or replace or recharge the batteries.
Then turn the camera on and back off to retract the lens.
The image on the screen is too dark.
Adjust the brightness of the screen using the Camera SETUP
menu. See page 7-5 for instructions.
The menus disappear from the LCD screen.
The menus disappear when you press the MENU button.
Press the MENU button again to make them reappear.
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