165
Pictures are
not sharp.
Focus signal is
red.
Subject is too close.
Make sure the subject is within
the autofocus range (0.5m - ∞
/ 1.6 ft - ∞) or use the macro
mode (p. 49).
The camera is in macro
mode.
Cancel the macro mode setting
(p. 49).
A special situation is pre-
venting the autofocus
system from focusing (p.
35)
Use the focus-lock function to
focus on an object at the same
distance as the subject (p. 34)
or use manual focus (p. 46).
Pictures are
taken indoors
or in low-light
situations with-
out flash.
Slow shutter speeds
result in blurred images
when the camera is
hand-held.
Use Anti-shake or a tripod,
change the camera sensitivity
to a higher setting (p. 74), or
use the flash (p. 36).
While using
flash, the pic-
tures are too
dark.
The subject is beyond the flash range (p.
75).
Move closer to the subject or
change the camera sensitivity
to a higher setting (p. 74).
Problem Symptom Cause Solution
Lens hood
mounted when
using flash.
The lens hood blocks the
light from the built-in
flash.
Always remove the lens hood
when using the built-in flash.
A shadow
appears on
the bottom of
the image.