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Troubleshooting
Macro
Cannot set the
camera to Macro
(close-up) mode.
The Shooting mode is set to m, ,, .,
8, , , , , or .
Change the Shooting mode.
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Flash
Cannot use the
flash.
The shutter button was pressed while the
flash was charging.
Wait until the charging is completed before
pressing the shutter button.
68
The Shooting mode is set to , ,, ,
, or .
Change the Shooting mode.
51
The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. 19,
21,
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Continuous shooting is selected. Set continuous shooting to OFF. 71
The flash is set to C SUPPRESSED
FLASH mode.
Set to another flash mode excluding the C
SUPPRESSED FLASH mode.
67
> Super macro mode is selected. Cancel > Super macro mode. 66
Cannot pop up the
flash.
The flash is set to C SUPPRESSED
FLASH mode.
Set to another flash mode excluding the C
SUPPRESSED FLASH mode.
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The shooting condition is bright enough
not to need flash.
Set to d FORCED FLASH mode when you
want to take pictures with flash.
67
The flash settings
are restricted and
cannot be
selected.
The Shooting mode is set to anything other
than m and N.
The flash settings are restricted because
the camera settings are tailored to the
scene being shot. Change the Shooting
mode for a wider range of flash settings.
51, 68
The playback
image is dark
even though the
flash was used.
The subject is too far away. Move to within the effective flash range
before taking the picture.
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Your finger was covering the flash. Hold the camera correctly.
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