ABUsing a TripodWhen using a tripod with 3/8” screw (instead of1/4” screw) remove the small screw from thetripod screw hole on the bottom of the bodyusing a plus screwdriver, then use a coin toremove the tripod screw adapter bushing .Tripod When You Think Something Might Be “Faulty”In the conditions below or when the LCDs display the items listed inpages 95 and 96, they are not necessarily faults. Check the camerareferring the descriptions below.- Unable to release the shutterCheck to see if the batteries are installed. Check to see if the batteries are dead.Check to see if the power is on (the shutter release selector lever should be set to“S” or “C” position).- The viewfinder does not show LCD read-outs.Check to see if the batteries are installed. Check to see if the batteries are dead.Check to see if the power is on (the shutter release selector lever is other than in the“L” position).Check to see if the digital back is installed.If the camera has not operated for longer than 15 seconds, the viewfinder LCDreadouts will automatically disappear.This camera employs a microcomputer. It is possible that the camera maymalfunction when exposed to static electricity or the like. In this case, turn OFFthe camera power and then remove the batteries. Reinstall the batteries, thenturn the power on. If the camera does not function properly after these steps,contact our sales office or service center.