Problem
Cause
Action
Reference
page
Viewing
images
The image is too
dark.
The flash was blocked
by a finger or other
object.
Hold the digital camera
correctly, make sure the
flash is not obstructed.
The subject was too far
away.
Capture the image in the
range of operation of the
flash (2.1 m or less).
67
The subject was lit from
behind.
Use the forced flash
mode.
Use the exposure
correction function.
72
There is not enough light. Adjust the shutter speed.
78
Adjust the ISO sensitivity
setting.
84
The image is too
bright.
The forced flash mode is
selected.
Select a different flash
mode.
67
The subject was too
bright.
Change the angle of the
digital camera.
Use the exposure
correction function.
72
The ISO sensitivity
setting is incorrect.
Set the ISO sensitivity to
B
.
84
The colors of the
images captured
indoors are not
correct.
This is due to ambient
lighting.
Capture the image using
the forced flash mode.
67
The white balance
setting is incorrect.
Set the white balance
setting correctly.
85
Video clip picture
is flickering.
The video clip was filmed
under fluorescent lighting.
Set the flicker reduction
setting.
86
A part of the
image is missing.
The hand-strap or a
finger was blocking the
lens.
Hold the digital camera
correctly, make sure the
lens is not obstructed.
The image was captured
at close range.
When capturing an image
at close range, use the
close-up alignment
correction marks or
compose the image using
the LCD monitor.
66
No image
(
?
is displayed).
This may happen when
trying to play back
images stored on a card
from a different digital
camera.
Playback images stored
on a card using this
digital camera.
94
Vertical stripes
appear.
If a bright subject is shot
in the sequencial
shooting or video clip
shooting mode, vertical
stripes may appear on
the LCD monitor or in
the image.
Not a malfunction.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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