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The picture has obscured edge(s).
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The lens was partly
blocked by your finger or
the strap.
Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers
and the strap away from the lens.
P.32
The subject was too
close.
Check the actual picture area by using the
monitor to take the picture.
P.53
The picture is out of focus.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The camera moved when
the shutter button was
pressed.
Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter
button gently.
Camera movement occurs easily with slower
shutter speeds. When you take a picture with
the flash off mode in a night scene or a dark
situation, use a tripod, or hold the camera
firmly.
P.32
The subject is too close. Use the macro mode to take pictures at a
distance of less than 50 cm from the subject.
You can take pictures up to 20 cm from the
subject.
P.65
The camera may not be
correctly focused even if
the green lamp is lit.
Use the focus lock to focus on an object at the
same distance from the camera as the subject,
then recompose your picture.
P.54
The lens was wet or dirty. Wipe the water or dirt off the lens. Use a
commercially available blower blush and then
wipe with a Lens cleaner to remove dust. Mold
may form on the lens surface if the lens is left
dirty.
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The battery soon runs down.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The camera is being used
in a cold environment.
Battery performance deteriorates in low
temperatures. Keep the camera warm by
putting it inside your coat or clothing.
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The camera misread the
remaining battery power.
When the power consumption fluctuates
greatly, the camera may turn off without
displaying the low battery warning. Replace
with a charged battery.
P.18