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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and support 77
Unable to focus The subject did
not provide
enough contrast
for the camera to
focus properly.
Use Focus Lock before
taking the picture (see
page 26).
Focus too far The focus
distance is
beyond where
the camera can
focus.
Make sure the camera is
not set to Macro focus.
Focus too close The focus
distance is closer
than the camera
can focus.
Set the camera to Macro
focus, or if set to Macro
focus, move further away
from the subject.
Blinking
The camera is set
to Macro focus,
but the focus is
too far. Or the
camera is set to
Normal focus,
but the focus is
too close.
Set the camera to Macro
focus or to Normal focus,
and try taking the picture
again. (See Using the
focus settings on
page 27.)
Blinking
The scene is dark
and a flash is
recommended.
Use the pop-up flash (see
Using the pop-up flash on
page 29), or use a tripod.
Red F-number or
shutter speed
The camera is
out of range for
the selected
aperture or
shutter speed.
Select a different aperture
if using the Av Exposure
Mode setting, or a
different shutter speed if
using the Tv setting.
Message Possible cause Solution