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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).
Aspecial situation is pre-
venting the autofocus
system from focusing (p.
33).
Use the focus-lock function to
focus on an object at the same
distance as the subject (p. 32)
or use manual focus (p. 45).
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. 66), or
use the flash (p. 34).
While using
flash, the pic-
tures are too
dark.
The subject is beyond the flash range (p.
67).
Move closer to the subject or
change the camera sensitivity
to a higher setting (p. 66).
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.