Table 7-2.
Troubleshooting
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
CAMERA
1.
VIEWFINDER AREA IS DARK.
Step 1.
Check to see that lens cap was removed.
Remove lens cap.
Step 2.
Check to see that mirror is not locked in up position
(figure 1-23).
Unlock mirror by turning lever lock/mirror
lock lever as far toward lens mount as
possible.
2.
VIEWFINDER AREA IS CIRCULAR AND DOES NOT FOCUS PROPERLY.
Check to see that viewfinder screen was installed after cleaning
(figures 1-29 and 1-30).
Put viewfinder screen in correct position.
3.
NO EXPOSURE.
Step 1.
Check to see that film is properly loaded in
camera
(figures 1-26 and 1-27).
Load film properly.
Step 2.
Check to see that film is not defective.
Use good quality film.
4.
IMPROPER EXPOSURE.
Step 1.
Check camera battery.
If battery condition indication is low,
replace battery.
Step 2.
Check to see that film speed dial setting matches rating
of film loaded in camera (figure 1-28).
5.
FILM WILL NOT ADVANCE.
Step 1.
Check to see that film is properly loaded in camera
(figures 1-26 and 1-27).
Load film properly.
Step 2.
Check to see that film is not past last exposure.
If film is past last exposure, rewind film.
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