Revision to Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Troubleshooting
| === Dead batteries === | |
| - | If restarting does not fix the lens, the batteries may be low on charge. When the batteries are low, the camera will not be able to provide enough power to adjust lens position. Turn the camera off, replace the batteries, and turn the camera back on. |
| + | If restarting does not fix the lens, the batteries may be low on charge. When the batteries are low, the camera will not be able to provide enough power to adjust lens position. Turn the camera off, [guide|86878|replace the batteries], and turn the camera back on. |
| === Malfunctioning lens === | |
| - | If all else fails, the camera lens or the lens' connection to the motherboard may be damaged and will need to be replaced. |
| + | If all else fails, the camera lens or the lens' connection to the motherboard may be damaged and will need to be replaced. |
| === Defective motherboard === | |
| - | If replacing the lens has not fixed your camera, there is something wrong with the lens' connection to the motherboard. The best course of action here is to remove and replace the motherboard. Please refer to our guide for replacing the motherboard. |
| + | If replacing the lens has not fixed your camera, there is something wrong with the lens' connection to the motherboard. The best course of action here is to remove and replace the motherboard. Please refer to our guide for [guide|87190|replacing the motherboard.] |
| == The LCD monitor is flickering, not showing images, and has bad pixel quality when turned on == | |
| === The camera is not getting enough power from the batteries === | |
| - | If the lens looks to be in good shape and the Monitor is not displaying images bright enough, try replacing the batteries and be sure not to use old or used batteries. Only fresh new batteries will work properly. |
| + | If the lens looks to be in good shape and the Monitor is not displaying images bright enough, try [guide|86878|replacing the batteries] and be sure not to use old or used batteries. Only fresh new batteries will work properly. |
| === Firmware may be outdated or is malfunctioning === | |
| === Connection from the LCD monitor to the motherboard may be loose === | |
| - | The connection behind the screen to the motherboard may be loose. Please refer to the our guide for replacing the LCD monitor, as this contains a step that includes checking the monitor's cable. |
| + | The connection behind the screen to the motherboard may be loose. Please refer to the our guide for [guide|86880|replacing the LCD monitor], as this contains a step that includes checking the monitor's cable. |
| === The LCD monitor is cracked/damaged === | |
| - | Unfortunately, replacing the LCD monitor may be the best option if the LCD display is physically damaged. Please refer to our |
| + | Unfortunately, replacing the LCD monitor may be the best option if the LCD display is physically damaged. Please refer to our [guide|86880|LCD monitor replacement guide] to help you with this task. |
| == The camera will not power on == | |
| === Batteries are installed incorrectly === | |
| - | The batteries need to be inserted with the correct polarity facing up. There are markings next to each battery slot that denote how each battery needs to be placed. |
| + | The batteries need to be inserted with the correct polarity facing up. There are markings next to each battery slot that denote how each battery needs to be placed. In our [guide|86878|battery replacement guide], we show you how the batteries need to be oriented. |
| === Drained/faulty batteries === | |
| - | If your camera won't turn on, the batteries might be drained. Try recharging your batteries with the battery charger and then check if the camera turns on. If it still does not work after charging the batteries, the batteries are most likely faulty. Open the battery compartment and remove the old batteries. Then place the newly charged batteries in the compartment and close the compartment door. |
| + | If your camera won't turn on, the batteries might be drained. Try recharging your batteries with the battery charger and then check if the camera turns on. If it still does not work after charging the batteries, the batteries are most likely faulty. Open the battery compartment and [guide|86878|remove the old batteries]. Then place the newly charged batteries in the compartment and close the compartment door. |
| === Batteries are not touching electrical contacts === | |
| - | If the batteries are fitting too loosely in the compartment, this may be the reason why your camera isn't turning on or is turning on and off intermittently. Make sure you are using the correct size batteries (in this case AA batteries) and correct type of batteries (alkaline, lithium, or NiMH). If you have the correct batteries in the compartment, the electrical contacts might be bent down too far to touch the battery. Use a [product|IF145-002-2|spudger] or a pair of [product|IF145-020-2|ESD-safe tweezers] to bend the contacts back up just a little bit. You can damage the compartment if you bend them too far or they could break off, so proceed with caution. If the problem still continues, then you might need to replace the electrical contacts of your compartment. Please refer to our replacement guide for the battery compartment. |
| + | If the batteries are fitting too loosely in the compartment, this may be the reason why your camera isn't turning on or is turning on and off intermittently. Make sure you are using the correct size batteries (in this case AA batteries) and correct type of batteries (alkaline, lithium, or NiMH). If you have the correct batteries in the compartment, the electrical contacts might be bent down too far to touch the battery. Use a [product|IF145-002-2|spudger] or a pair of [product|IF145-020-2|ESD-safe tweezers] to bend the contacts back up just a little bit. You can damage the compartment if you bend them too far or they could break off, so proceed with caution. If the problem still continues, then you might need to replace or [http://www.camcare.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Read-me1.pdf|clean the electrical contacts of your battery compartment.] |
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| + | It's also possible that the battery compartment door is not closing properly and needs to be replaced. [guide|87140|Please view our guide on this topic.] |
| === Faulty battery compartment === | |
| - | If your camera is unable to turn on, even with a new set of batteries, the battery compartment |
| + | If your camera is unable to turn on, even with a new set of batteries, the battery compartment contacts are most likely the cause of the problem. Replace or clean the battery compartment to take care of this problem. [http://www.camcare.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Read-me1.pdf|Here is a link with a basic tutorial on how to clean battery contacts in cameras.] |
| == The camera is not reading the memory card == | |
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