My image is too bright.
●
Turn the flash off (see
Setting the flash
on page 15
).
●
Move back from the subject and use zoom.
●
Adjust
Exposure Compensation
(see
Exposure Compensation
under
Using the
Capture Menu
on page 17
).
My image is too dark.
●
Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve, use the flash (see
Setting the flash
on page 15
), or add indirect lighting.
●
Adjust
Exposure Compensation
(see
Exposure Compensation
under
Using the
Capture Menu
on page 17
).
My image is grainy.
●
Use a lower
ISO Speed
setting (see
ISO Speed
under
Using the Capture Menu
on page 17
).
●
Add indirect lighting, use the flash (see
Setting the flash
on page 15
), or wait for
natural lighting conditions to improve.
●
If the camera is warm, the effect will diminish as the camera cools. For best image
quality, avoid storing the camera in very hot locations.
Images are missing on my camera.
Remove the memory card and see if the images are stored in internal memory.
The Power light is on but the Image Display is off.
●
Reset the camera (see
Resetting the camera
on page 32
).
●
Press
Live View/Playback
to reactivate the Image Display.
The camera responds sluggishly when trying to review images.
See
Storage
on page 43
and
Memory capacity
on page 43
for tips about memory
cards.
Video recording terminates abruptly. The video is saved successfully, but it is
shorter than expected.
Replace your memory card with a faster card. Look for cards marked High Performance,
Pro, Ultra, or High Speed.
Video recording terminates abruptly and the video will not play back.
Reformat the card (see
Install and format an optional memory card
on page 8
).
The camera gets warm (or even hot) to the touch.
This is normal. However, if anything seems out of the ordinary, turn off the camera,
remove it from AC power, and allow the camera to cool. Then examine the camera and
the batteries for signs of possible damage.
For best image quality, turn off the camera when not using. Always store the camera in
a cool place.
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