SIGMA SD1 - Manual (Page 124)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have a problem with your camera or cannot take good pictures,
consult the list below as you check the camera before requesting repairs.
Nothing is displayed on the color LCD monitor.
Battery is exhausted.
► Replace the battery. (P.19-22)
Battery is improperly installed.
► Insert the battery in the proper direction. (P.20)
Auto Power Off is activated.
► Press the shutter button halfway to reactivate the camera. (P.111)
The shutter does not release
Battery is exhausted.
► Replace the battery. (P.19-22)
D-dial is set outside of the Drive Area.
► Set the D-dial to the Drive Area to take a picture. (P.61)
Camera is unable to get a focus lock when set to AF-S mode.
► Try focusing on a different subject or focus the camera manually. (P.55-59)
Card is not inserted or is inserted improperly.
► Insert the card correctly. (P.39)
The camera is busy writing to the card.
► Please wait until the card busy light goes off. (P.42)
Card is full.
► Insert a new card or delete unwanted images. (P.39-40)(P.96-97)
Autofocus does not operate
The AF/M switch on the lens body is set to M.
► Set the AF/M switch on the lens to AF. (P.55)
Lens is not properly mounted to the camera body.
► Mount the lens to the camera body correctly. (P.24)
The AF drive setting is set to [ AF-ON / OFF]
► Autofocus is driven by pressing the AF button. It is possible change this
setting to drive AF by pressing the shutter button halfway. (P.60)