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"Ext Light Error" Message

Learn what the Ext Light Error message means and how to fix the problem that causes it

Updated over a year ago

What causes the Ext Light Error?

The External Light Error indicates that the unit is looking for an external light sensor. However, the external light sensor is not an accessory that is yet available for mark-5 models.

To stop this error message from showing, we will need to turn off the External Light Sensor option.

How can you turn off the Ext Light Sensor setting?

Follow the below instructions:

  1. Press the menu button to wake the screen

  2. Press the menu button once more to open the Settings Menu

  3. Use the down button to scroll to "Misc Settings", using the menu button to select this option

  4. Use the down button to scroll to "Ext Light Sensor", using the menu button to select this option

  5. Select "No" using the down button

The "Ext Light Error" will now no longer appear.

What if the Ext Light Sensor setting does not appear in Misc Settings?

If the Ext Light Sensor option does not appear inside "Misc Settings", then you may have a 2023 model, and the setting wil instead be located in the "Secret Menu".

Follow the below instructions:

  1. Press the menu button to wake the screen

  2. Press and hold the menu button for 5+ seconds until you see "Continue?"

  3. Select “YES” using the up button

  4. Use the up or down button to scroll to "Ext Light Sensor", using the menu button to select this option

  5. Select "No" using the down button

  6. If the screen does not now display "Exit", use the up button to scroll until you do see "Exit"

  7. Press the menu button to select this option and return to the home screen

The "Ext Light Error" will now no longer appear.



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