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Troubleshooting
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Appendix
The flash does not fire.
The flash is set to [
$
]. Select a flash mode other than [
$
].
The subject is
illuminated.
If you want the flash to fire on a brightly
illuminated subject, set the flash to fill-in
mode.
The camera records
movies.
The flash does not fire in the movie mode.
Select a shooting mode other than
n
.
Super macro mode is
set.
The flash does not fire in the super macro
mode. Set the macro to [
&
OFF] or [
&
].
Panorama mode is set.
The flash does not fire in the panorama
mode.
The battery run time is brief.
You are using the
camera in a cold
environment.
Battery performance deteriorates in low
temperatures. Keep the camera warm by
putting it inside your coat or clothing.
–
The remaining battery
power is not indicated
correctly.
When battery consumption fluctuates
considerably, the camera may turn off
without displaying the battery warning
indicator. Charge the battery.
–
* Condensation: When it is cold outside, the water vapor in the air is rapidly cooled and
turns to droplets of water.
Condensation occurs when the camera is suddenly taken from a cold
place into a warm room.
Possible cause
Corrective action
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