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Troubleshooting
The subject comes
out underexposed
(too dark).
Insufficient light for shooting. zSet the flash on.
The subject is darker than the
surroundings.
zSet exposure compensation to a positive value
or use the spot metering function.
The subject is beyond the range of
the flash.
zWhen flash is used, the distance between lens
and subject should not exceed 2 m (6.7 ft.).
zRaise the ISO speed (See Changing the ISO
Speed (p. 69)).
The subject comes
out overexposed
(too bright).
The subject is too close to the
flash.
z
When flash is used, the distance between lens
and subject should be no less than 20 cm (7.9 in.).
The subject is brighter than the
surroundings.
zSet exposure compensation to a negative
value or use the spot metering function.
Light is shining or reflecting into
the camera.
zAdjust the camera angle.
The flash mode is set so that the
flash always fires.
zSet the flash to any other mode except on.
A vertical bar of
light (red, purple)
appears on the
LCD monitor.
The subject is too bright. zThis is normal occurrence in devices
containing CCDs and does not constitute a
malfunction. (This red bar of light will not be
recorded when shooting still photos, but it will
be recorded when shooting movies.)
White dots or
white asterisks
appear on the
image.
Light from the flash has reflected
off dust particles or insects in the
air.
z This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital
cameras and does not constitute a
malfunction.
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