Troubleshooting
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Picture quality problems
Camera ready light status
If... Try one or more of the following
The picture is too dark
or underexposed
■ Use Fill flash (page 15) or change your position so light is
not behind the subject.
■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is
within the effective flash range (page 15).
■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter
button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows
green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way
down to take the picture.
■ Decrease the shutter speed or increase the ISO speed
(page 13).
The picture is too light
■ Turn the flash off (page 15).
■ Move so that the distance between you and the subject is
within the effective flash range (see page 15).
■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter
button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows
green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way
down to take the picture.
■ Increase the shutter speed or decrease the ISO speed
(page 13).
The picture is not clear
■ To automatically set exposure and focus, press the Shutter
button halfway and hold. When the ready light glows
green, press the Shutter button the rest of the way
down to take the picture.
■ Clean the lens (page 52).
■ Make sure the camera is not in Close-up mode if you are
more than 23.7 in. (60 cm) from your subject.
■ Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
Status Cause
Ready light glows
steady green.
Shutter button is pressed halfway down. Focus and exposure
are set.
Ready light blinks
green.
Picture is being processed and saved to the camera.
Pictures are being transferred to computer; camera is
connected.
Camera firmware upgrade is in process.