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The AF-assist beam

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Problem Cause If using rechargeable batteries: Batteries do not charge. Batteries were placed in the charger in the wrong direction. Poor electrical contact. Battery terminals are dirty. Battery life exceeded. Shots are blurry or unfocused. The camera was moving when you took the shot. Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AFassist beam. The AF-assist beam has been set to [Off] through the menu. Solution Put batteries back into the charger in the correct direction. • Be sure to set batteries firmly into the charger. • Be sure that the power cable is firmly connected to the charger, and is firmly plugged in to the electrical outlet. Wipe them well with a dry cloth before charging. Replace all 4 batteries with new ones. Hold the camera steady when shooting. Be careful not to block the AF auxiliary light emitter with your finger or other items. Set the AF-assist beam to [On]. 158

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Problem
Cause
Solution
Put batteries back into
the charger in the
correct direction.
•
Be sure to set
batteries firmly into
the charger.
•
Be sure that the
power cable is firmly
connected to the
charger, and is firmly
plugged in to the
electrical outlet.
Wipe them well with a
dry cloth before
charging.
Replace all 4 batteries
with new ones.
Hold the camera
steady when shooting.
Be careful not to block
the AF auxiliar y light
emitter with your finger
or other items.
Set the AF-assist beam
to [On].
Batteries were placed
in the charger in the
wrong direction.
Poor electrical contact.
Battery terminals are
dirty.
Battery life exceeded.
The camera was
moving when you took
the shot.
Autofocus function
hampered by
obstruction to AF-
assist beam.
The AF-assist beam
has been set to [Off]
through the menu.
If using
rechargeable
batteries:
Batteries do
not charge.
Shots are
blurry or
unfocused.