Name: Manual for EX-ZS160
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Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem	Possible Cause and Recommended Action
The subject is out of focus in the recorded image.	The image may not be focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject is located inside the focus frame.
The flash does not fire.	1)If (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to another mode (page 37). 2)If the battery is dead, charge it (page 14). 3)If a BEST SHOT scene that uses (Flash Off) is selected, change to a different flash mode (page 37) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 50).
The red (Flash Off) icon is displayed on the monitor screen and the flash does not fire.	The flash unit may be malfunctioning. Contact a CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer. Note that though the flash will not fire, you still can use the camera for non-flash shots.
Camera powers down during Self-timer countdown.	The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 14).
The monitor screen image is out of focus.	1)You may be using Manual Focus and have not focused the image. Focus the image (page 57). 2)You may be using (Macro) for scenery or portraits. Use Auto Focus for scenery and portrait shots (page 56). 3)You may be trying to use Auto Focus or (Infinity) when shooting a close-up shot. Use the (Macro) for close ups (page 56).
There is a vertical line in the monitor screen image.	Shooting a very brightly lit subject can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is a CCD phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie.
There is digital noise in images.	1)Sensitivity may have been increased automatically for a dark subject, which increases the chance of digital noise. Use a light or some other means to illuminate the subject. 2)You may be attempting to shoot in a dark location with (Flash Off) selected, which can increase digital noise and make images appear coarse. In this case, turn on flash (page 37) or use lights for illumination. 3)Shooting with a high ISO sensitivity setting or with the Lighting feature can cause an increase in digital noise. Use a light or some other means to illuminate the subject.
A recorded image was not saved.	1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. If the battery indicator shows, charge the battery as soon as possible (page 18). 2)You may have removed the memory card from the camera before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is complete.
Though available lighting is bright, the faces of people in the image are dark.	Not enough light is reaching the subjects. Change the flash mode setting to (Flash On) for daylight synchro flash (page 37), or adjust EV shift to the + side (page 63).
Night shots come out bad.	Use the following BEST SHOT scenes (page 50) when shooting at night. • Night Scene (for shooting night scenery only) • Night Scene Portrait (for shooting people against night scenery)
Subjects are too dark when shooting images in a seashore or ski area.	Sunlight reflected by water, sand, or snow, can cause underexposure of images. Change the flash mode setting to (Flash On) for daylight synchro flash (page 37), or adjust EV shift to the + side (page 63).
Digital zoom (including HD zoom) does not work. The zoom bar indicates zoom only up to a zoom factor of 12.5.	Time stamping may be turned on, which will cause digital zoom to be disabled. Turn off time stamping (page 101).
The image is out of focus during movie recording.	1)Focusing may not be possible because the subject is outside the focus range. Shoot within the allowable range. 2) The lens may be dirty. Clean the lens (page 111).
Playback
The color of the playback image is different from what appears on the monitor screen when shooting.	Sunlight or light from another source may be shining directly into the lens when you are shooting. Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens.
Images are not displayed.	This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera.
Images cannot be edited (with resizing, trimming, rotation).	Note that you cannot edit the following types of snapshots. • Movies • Snapshots recorded with another camera
File Deletion
A file cannot be deleted.	1)The file may be protected. Unprotect the file (page 74). 2) Disabled setting may be “On”. Change the setting to "Off" (page 104).
Other
The wrong date and time are displayed, or the wrong date and time are being stored along with image data.	The date and time setting is off. Set the correct date and time (page 101).
The messages on the display are in the wrong language.	The wrong display language is selected. Change the display language setting (page 102).
Images cannot be transferred over a USB connection.	1)The USB cable may not be connected securely. Check all connections. 2)The wrong USB communication protocol is selected. Select the correct USB communication protocol in accordance with the type of device you are connecting (pages 86, 90). 3)If the camera is not turned on, turn it on. 4) Your computer may not be able to recognize the camera if you connect via a USB hub. Always connect directly to the computer's USB port.
Language selection screen appears when the camera is turned on.	1)You did not configure initial settings after purchasing the camera or the camera may have been left with a dead battery. Check the camera setup (pages 19, 102). 2)There may be a problem with the camera's memory data. If this is the case, perform the reset operation to initialize the camera's setup (page 106). After that, configure each setting. If the language selection screen does not re-appear when you turn the camera on, it means that the camera's memory management data has been restored. If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center.
The time and date settings configured the first time after purchasing the camera are reset to their factory defaults when remove the camera's battery.	Load the camera's battery and reconfigure the time and date settings (page 19). Do not remove the battery from the camera for at least 24 hours after configuring time and date settings. After that, the settings will not be reset if you remove the battery. • If the time and date are reset to their factory default settings when you remove the battery after it has been loaded for more than 24 hours, it could mean that the camera's setting memory is defective. Contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center.
Buttons are not responsive right after the power has been turned on.	With large capacity memory cards there is a delay after the power has been turned on before the buttons become responsive.
Display Messages
ALERT	The camera's protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera and wait until it cools down before trying to use it again.
Battery is low.	Battery power is low.
Card ERROR	There is something wrong with the memory card. Turn off the camera, remove the memory card and then reload it into the camera. If this message re-appears when you turn the camera back on, format the memory card (page 106). IMPORTANT! Formatting a memory card deletes all its files. Before formatting, try transferring recoverable files to a computer or some other storage device.
Check connections!	You are attempting to connect the camera to a printer while the camera's USB settings are not compatible with the USB system of the printer (page 79).
Files could not be saved because battery is low.	Battery power is low, so an image file could not be saved.
Folder cannot be created.	You are trying to record a file while there are already 9999 files stored in the 999th folder. If you want to record more, delete files you no longer need (page 29).
Images are being transferred. Stop transfer and turn off power?	You are attempting to turn off power while image data is being transferred using the Eye-Fi card (page 93).
LENS ERROR	This message appears and the camera turns off whenever lens performs some unexpected operation. If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact a CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer.
Load paper!	The printer ran out of paper while printing.
Memory Full	Memory is full with images you recorded and/or files saved by editing operations. Delete files you no longer need (page 29).
Printing Error	An error occurred while printing. • The printer is turned off. • The printer generated an error, etc.
Record Error	Image compression could not be performed for some reason during image data storage. Shoot the image again.
RETRY POWER ON	The lens came into contact with an obstruction while moving. The camera will turn off automatically when this message appears. Remove the obstruction and turn power back on again.
SYSTEM ERROR	Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center.
The card is locked.	The LOCK switch of the SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card loaded in the camera is in the locked position. You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked.
There are no files.	There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory card.
There are no printing images. Set up DPOF.	There are currently no files specified for printing. Configure the required DPOF settings (page 81).
This card is not formatted.	The memory card loaded in the camera is not formatted. Format the memory card (page 106).
This file cannot be played.	The file you are trying to access is corrupted or is a type that cannot be displayed by this camera.
This function cannot be used.	This message will appear part way through an operation when you attempt to use a function that is not allowed in combination with another function.

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