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Appendix
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 44).
2)If the battery is low, charge it (page 16).
3)If a BEST SHOT scene that uses
?
(Flash Off) is selected,
change to a different flash mode (page 44) or select a
different BEST SHOT scene (page 66).
The
?
(Flash Off)
icon flashes red on
the monitor screen
and the flash does
not fire.
The flash unit may be malfunctioning. Contact a CASIO 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 low. Charge the battery.
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 88).
2)You may be using
´
(Macro) for scenery or portraits. Use
Auto Focus for scenery and portrait shots (page 88).
3)You may be trying to use Auto Focus or
)
(Infinity) when
shooting a close-up shot. Use the
´
(Macro) for close ups
(page 88).
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
44) or use lights for illumination.
3)Lighting (page 101) may be enabled for snapshots, which can
cause an increase in digital noise. Use a light or some other
means to illuminate the subject.
Problem
Possible Cause and Recommended Action
