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Technical Notes and Index
The camera
cannot focus.
• The subject is too close. Try shooting using the
Scene auto selector or Close-up scene mode, or
the macro close-up focus mode.
24, 25,
40,
E4,
E5
• Incorrect focus mode setting. Check or change the
setting.
40, 41
• The subject is hard to focus on. E20
• Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. 49, 57
• Subject is not in focus area when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
17, 49,
52
• The focus mode is set to E (manual focus). 40, 42
• Turn the camera off and then on again.
–
Colored stripes
appear in the
monitor when
shooting.
Colored stripes may appear when shooting subjects
with repeating patterns (such as window blinds); this is
not a malfunction.
The colored stripes will not appear in captured images
or recorded movies. However, when using Continuous
H: 120 fps or HS 480/4×, the colored stripes may be
seen in the captured images and recorded movies.
–
Images are
blurred.
• Use the flash.
18, 36
• Enable vibration reduction. 49, 57
• Use D (Best Shot Selector) of Continuous. 49, 52,
E6
• Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (using the self-
timer at the same time is more effective).
38
Bright specks
appear in
images captured
with flash.
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Lower the flash, and
set the flash mode to W (off).
36
Flash does not
fire.
• A shooting mode where the flash cannot fire is
selected.
E15
• A function that restricts the flash is enabled.
46
Digital zoom
cannot be used.
• Digital zoom is set to Off
in the setup menu.
49, 57
• D
igital zoom cannot be used with certain shooting
modes or when using certain settings in other
functions.
48, 57
Image size not
available.
• A function that restricts the Image size option is
enabled.
46
• When the scene mode is set to Easy panorama, the
image size is fixed.
E10
Problem Cause/Solution
A