You attempted to take a picture of one of the
following difficult to focus subjects: a low-contrast
subject, a subject with no vertical lines, a subject
with an extremely bright area in the center of the
image (reflected light, light from a lamp, etc.), both
far and near subjects with strong backlighting, a
subject with a repeating pattern, a fast-moving
subject.
Use the Spot mode to focus on a different
subject located at the same distance, apply the
focus lock and then take the picture. (p. 42)
The picture is too dark.
The flash was blocked, (e.g. by a finger).
Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers
clear of the flash. (p. 15)
The subject was out of the working range of the flash.
Shoot within the flash working range. (p. 35)
The flash mode was set to Off.
Check the flash mode before shooting. (p. 33)
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