80
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Subject is too close.
The flash is not needed.
Lighting condition is too
bright.
The subject is too far away
for the flash to be affective.
Flash is not on.
The subject is in front of a
bright light.
Lighting condition is too
dark.
There was sufficient flash for
the picture and the flash did
not fire. This happens when
the camera is set to Auto
Flash.
Camera’s flash has been
turned off.
Flash did not charge.
Subject or camera was moved as
the picture was taken.
The focus was not locked
before taking the picture.
SYMPTOM
Flash picture taken is
too light.
Flash Picture taken is
too dark.
Flash did not work.
Picture taken is blurry.
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Move the subject further
away from the camera.
Change the camera setting
to Auto Flash. See p.20.
Decrease exposure
compensation. See p.34.
Move the subject closer to
the camera, or move the
camera closer to the subject.
Turn the flash On.
Change the subject's
position.
Increase the exposure
compensation. See p.34.
This is normal as your
cameras electronic light
sensor is programmed to
only fire the flash when
needed.
Turn the flash to Auto flash.
Verify that the Ready LED
has stopped blinking before
taking a picture.
Hold camera steady until
picture is taken.
Before taking a picture,
press the shutter button half-
way to lock the focus, and
press the shutter button fully
to capture the picture. (p.19)
TAKING PICTURES