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142 Appendix
Subject recorded in
image is too bright
Subject too close causing flash to be too bright. Adjust the flash output with the flash exposure compensation
function (p. 92).
Subject bright in comparison to the background. zSet the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting.
zUse the AE lock or spot metering function.
See Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)(p.89)
and Switching between Light Metering Modes (p. 78).
Light shining directly on subject or reflected off
subject into camera.
Change the shooting angle.
Flash set to On. Set the flash to Off.
A vertical bar of light
(red, purple) appears on
the LCD monitor
Subject too bright This is a 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. This occurs more
frequently in the following conditions:
zWhen shooting at the wide angle end.
zWhen shooting with a high aperture value in
the aperture-priority AE mode.
This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does
not constitute a malfunction.
Flash will not fire Flash set to Off. Set the flash to On.
Image not showing on
TV
Incorrect video system setting. Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL,
for your TV (p. 69).
Shooting mode set to (Stitch Assist). The output will not appear on a TV monitor in (Stitch
Assist) mode. Shoot in a different mode.
Zoom does not operate. Zoom button was moved while shooting in movie
mode.
Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode.
Problem Cause Solution