Samsung HMX-M20BP User Manual

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134warning indicators and messagesPowerSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe camcorder does not turn on.• The battery pack may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert a battery pack tothe camcorder.• The inserted battery pack may be discharged.Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one.• If you use the AC power adaptor, make sure it is properly connected to a wall outlet.The power turns off automatically.• Is “Auto Power Off” set to “5 Min”? If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes,the camcorder is automatically turned off (“Auto Power Off”). To disable thisoption, change the setting of “Auto Power Off” to “Off.” page 100• The battery pack is almost exhausted. Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one.Power cannot be turned off. • Remove the battery pack or unplug AC power adaptor, and connect the powersupply to the camcorder again before turning it on.The battery pack is quicklydischarged.• The temperature is too low.• The battery pack is not fully charged. Charge the battery pack again.• The battery pack reached its lifespan and cannot be recharged. Use another battery pack.Storage MediaSymptom Explanation/SolutionMemory card functions are notoperable.• Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. page 35• If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on yourcamcorder. page 98Image cannot be moved or deleted.• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC/SD memorycard), if any. page 36• You cannot move or delete the protected images. Release the protection of theimage on the device. page 112You cannot format the memory card.• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC/SD memorycard), if any. page 36• The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or card has some problems.The data file name is not indicatedcorrectly.• The file may be corrupted.• The file format is not supported by your camcorder.• Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure complies with theinternational standard.DisplaySymptom Explanation/SolutionThe TV screen or LCD display hasdistorted images or has stripes at thetop/ bottom or on the left/right.• It can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio TV, or viceversa. For more details, see the display specification.page 121Unknown image appears on the LCDscreen.• The camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demo image, changethe setting “Demo” to “Off.” page 104Unknown indicator appears on thescreen. • A warning indicator or message appears on the screen. pages 131~133The afterimage remains on the LCDscreen.• This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery packbefore turning the power off.The image on the LCD screen looksdark.• Ambient light too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of LCD.• Use LCD enhancer function.TROUBLESHOOTINGBefore contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may saveyour time and expense of an unnecessary call.