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The picture is out of focus
n
The camera moved when the
shutter button was pressed.
n
Hold the camera correctly.
Press the shutter button gently.
When you take a picture with
the [$] or [m](NIGHT
SCENE) in a dark situation,
use a tripod or hold the camera
firmly.
*1
P.23,
14
o
The subject is too close.
o
Use the macro or super macro
mode.
P.37,
38
p
In self-timer mode, you were
standing in front of the camera
lens when you pressed the
shutter button.
p
If you press the shutter button
when you are standing in front of
the camera lens, the camera will
focus on you. Press the shutter
button while looking at the monitor.
–
q
The green lamp on the monitor
blinked when the shutter but-
ton was pressed halfway.
q
Wait until the green lamp lights
before pressing the shutter
button fully.
P.173,
*1
r
You did not use focus lock
when the subject was outside
the center of the frame.
r
Use focus lock to obtain an
accurate focus.
P. 1 0
s
The lens was dirty (there was
water on it, etc.).
s
Wipe the lens. Use a commer-
cially available blower brush
and then wipe with a lens
cleaning paper to remove dust.
If the lens is left dirty or wet,
mold may form.
–
The picture has obscured edge(s)
n
The lens was partly blocked by
your finger or the strap.
n
Hold the camera correctly. *1
o
The subject was too close.
o
Check the actual picture area
by using the monitor to take
the picture.
*1
The picture is too bright
n
The flash was set to [#].
n
Set a flash mode other than
[#].
P. 2 3
o
The subject was excessively
illuminated.
o
Adjust the exposure compen-
sation toward minus (–) or
change the camera position.
P. 3 2
*1 See the separate Basic manual provided.
Possible cause Corrective action
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