Fujifilm Camera Finepix S8600 Owners Manual

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ProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePage
Intelligent
Face
DetectionFace detection 
not available.Intelligent Face Detection is not available in 
the current shooting mode.Choose a different shooting mode. 20
No face is 
detected.The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a 
hat, long hair, or other objects.Remove the obstructions.
30 The subject’s face occupies only a small area 
of the frame.Change the composition so...

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ProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePage
FlashThe flash does 
not fire.The flash is lowered. Raise the flash. 35
The flash is charging. Wait for the flash to charge. 35
The flash is not available in the current shoot-
ing mode.Choose a different shooting mode. 20
The batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. 7
The camera is in super macro or continuous 
shooting mode.Turn super macro off and use a shooting 
mode other...

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ProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePage
Problem 
imagesPictures are 
blurred.The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. 98
The lens is blocked. Keep objects away from the lens. 16
s is displayed during shooting and the fo-
cus frame is displayed in red.Check focus before shooting. 107
k is displayed during shooting.Use the flash or a tripod. 35
Pictures are 
mottled.The ambient temperature is high and the sub-
ject is poorly...

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Playback
ProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePage
PicturesPictures are 
grainy.The pictures were taken with a different make or 
model of camera.——
Playback zoom 
unavailable.The picture has been resized or cropped to a 
or is from another make or model of camera.—45
AudioNo sound in 
movie play-
back.The camera is in silent mode. Turn silent mode off. 88
Playback volume is too low. Adjust playback volume. 92
The microphone was obstructed. Hold the...

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Connections
ProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePage
TVMonitor is off. The camera is connected to a T V. View pictures on the T V. 56
No picture or 
sound.The camera is not properly connected. Connect the camera correctly. 56
Input on the television is set to “T V”. Set the T V input correctly. —
The volume on the television is too low. Adjust the volume.  —
ComputerThe com-
puter does not 
recognize the 
camera.The camera...

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Miscellaneous
ProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePage
Nothing happens 
when the shutter but-
ton is pressed.Temporary camera malfunction.Remove and reinsert the batteries or discon-
nect and reconnect the AC power adapter/
DC coupler.7
The batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. 7
The camera does not 
function as expected.Temporary camera malfunction.Remove and reinsert the batteries or discon-
nect and reconnect the...

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Warning Messages and Displays
The following warnings are displayed in the monitor:
WarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolution
B (red) Batteries are low.
Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries.
A (blinks red) Batteries are exhausted.
kSlow shutter speed.  Picture may be blurred. Use the flash or mount the camera on a tripod.
s 
(displayed in red 
with red focus 
frame)The camera can not focus.•  Use focus lock to focus on another subject at the 
same...

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WarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolution
BUSYThe memory card is incorrectly formatted.
Use the camera to format the memory card (P 91).
CARD ERRORThe memory card is not formatted for use in 
the camera.Format the memory card (P 91).
The memory card contacts require cleaning or 
the memory card is damaged.Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth.  If the mes-
sage is repeated, format the memory card (P 91).  If 
the message persists, replace the memory card....

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Warning Messages and Displays
WarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolution
TOO MANY FRAMESAn attempt was made to search more than 
5,000 images.The maximum number of images on which searches 
can be performed is 5,000.
PROTECTED FRAMEAn attempt was made to delete or rotate a pro-
tected picture. Remove protection and try again (P 82).
a CAN NOT CROPAn attempt was made to crop a a picture.
These pictures can not be cropped.
CAN NOT CROPThe picture selected for...

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WarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolution
COMMUNICATION ERRORA connection error occurred while pictures 
were being printed or copied to a computer or 
other device.Confirm that the device is turned on and that the USB 
cable is connected.
PRINTER ERROR
Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer er-
ror.Check printer (see printer manual for details).  To resume 
printing, turn the printer off and then turn it back on.
PRINTER ERROR 
RESUME?Check printer...