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Bright specks
appear in images
captured with
flash.
The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Set the
flash mode setting to
W
(off).
Flash does not
fire.
•
The flash mode is set to
W
(off).
•
A scene mode that restricts the flash is selected.
•
A function that restricts the flash is enabled.
Digital zoom
cannot be used.
•
Digital zoom
is set to
Off
in the setup menu.
•
Digital zoom cannot be used with certain
shooting modes or when using certain settings in
other functions.
Image mode
not
available.
A function that restricts
Image mode
is enabled.
No sound when
the shutter is
released.
Off
is selected for
Shutter sound
in
Sound
settings
in the setup menu. No sound is produced
with some shooting modes and settings, even
when
On
is selected.
AF-assist
illuminator does
not light.
Off
is selected for
AF assist
in the setup menu. AF-
assist illuminator may not light depending on the
position of the focus area or shooting mode, even
when
Auto
is selected.
Images appear
smeared.
The lens is dirty. Clean the lens.
Colors are
unnatural.
White balance or hue is not adjusted properly.
Randomly spaced
bright pixels
(“noise”) appear in
image.
The subject is dark and the shutter speed is too
slow, or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be
reduced by:
•
Using the flash
•
Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting
Images are too
dark
(underexposed).
•
The flash mode is set to
W
(off).
•
The flash window is blocked.
•
The subject is beyond the range of the flash.
•
Adjust exposure compensation.
•
Increase ISO sensitivity.
•
The subject is backlit. Select
Backlighting
scene
mode or set the flash mode setting to
X
(fill flash).
Problem
Cause/Solution
A
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