Camera Troubleshooting Scenarios

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Scenario Card #1 — “My video won’t record!” What is the most likely fix?

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Correct Solutions: Camera is in PHOTO mode → switch to VIDEO mode; SD card is full → format SD card; SD card locked → unlock switch; SD card not inserted → check slot

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Scenario Card #2 — “Everything looks blue!” What is the most likely fix?

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Correct Solutions: White balance is set to “Tungsten”; Change WB to AUTO or match the room lighting; Check Kelvin value (if available)

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Scenario Card #3 — “My footage is blurry!” What is the most likely fix?

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Correct Solutions: Lens is set to MF → switch to AF; If using MF, adjust focus ring; Subject is too close → move back; Lens might be smudged → check front glass

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Scenario Card #4 — “Camera won’t take a photo!” What is the most likely fix?

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Correct Solutions: Half-press is not locking focus → slow down and reattempt; SD card missing; SD card full; Lens not fully extended; Camera still in VIDEO mode → switch to PHOTO

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Scenario Card #5 — “Playback is missing!” What is the most likely fix?

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Correct Solutions: SD card formatted accidentally; Wrong folder selected in playback; Student accidentally shot photos, not video; Clip recorded but lens cap was on (black image mistaken for “missing”)

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Scenario Card #6 — “The camera won’t power on!” What is the most likely fix?

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Correct Solutions: Battery not fully inserted; Battery inserted backward; Battery is dead → swap with manager station; On/off switch is halfway between settings