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Problem Cause Solution
Part of the picture is missing. Something was
blocking the lens
when the picture was
taken.
Keep hands, fingers,
or other objects away
from the lens when
taking pictures.
Your eye or the picture
was not centered
correctly in the
viewfinder.
Leave space around
subject when
centering picture in
viewfinder.
Picture is too dark. Flash is not on or did
not go off.
Turn on the flash. See
“Flash” on page 2-4.
The subject is too far
away for the flash to
have an effect.
Move so there is no
more than 10 feet
(3 m) between the
camera and the
subject.
The subject is in front
of a bright light.
Change your position
so the light is not
behind the subject.
Picture is too light. The flash is not
needed.
Change to automatic
flash. See “Flash” on
page 2-4.
The subject is too
close when the flash
was used.
Move so there is at
least 1.6 ft. (0.5 m)
between the camera
and the subject.
The light sensor is
covered.
Hold the camera so
your hands or other
objects do not cover
the light sensor.
Stored pictures are damaged. The memory card was
removed when the
Ready light was
blinking.
Make sure the Ready
light is not blinking
before removing the
memory card.
Pictures remaining number
does not decrease.
The image resolution
does not take up
sufficient space to
decrease the picture
remaining number.
The camera is
operating normally.
Continue taking
pictures.