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If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the
battery pack, or unplug and reconnect the AC adaptor set. Always turn the
camera off using the main switch, otherwise the card may be damaged and
camera settings reset.
Problem
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Reference
page
Part of the
image area
is hidden
behind a
dark object.
Viewfinder
was used to
capture the
image.
The lens was
partially
covered with an
object or finger.
When using the
viewfinder, take
care not to cover
the lens.
—
Pictures are
not sharp.
Focus signal
is red.
Subject is too
close.
Make sure the
subject is within
the autofocus
range or use the
macro mode.
41, 45
A special
situation is
preventing the
autofocus
system from
focusing.
Use the focus-
lock function to
focus on an
object at the
same distance as
the subject.
41, 42
Pictures are
taken
indoors or in
low-light
situations
without
flash.
Slow shutter
speeds result in
blurred images
when the
camera is hand-
held.
Use a tripod,
change the
camera
sensitivity to a
higher setting, or
use the flash.
43, 64
While using
flash, the
pictures are
too dark.
The subject is beyond the flash
range.
Move closer to
the subject or
change the
camera
sensitivity to a
higher setting.
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