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TECHNICAL NOTES
Problem
Problem
Cause
Cause
Solution
Solution
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Page
Flash does not fire
or will not charge.
Flash is not raised.
Slide
F
OPEN switch down to
raise flash.
24
Flash cover is not fully open. Do not obstruct flash cover. —
Bracketing enabled or camera
in continuous, dynamic range
double shot, or movie mode.
Change camera settings.
48, 68,
70,
88
Flash is off.
Raise flash and choose another
flash mode.
24
Battery is exhausted.
Charge battery (rechargeable bat-
tery only), insert fresh battery, or
use AC adapter.
10,
12,
165
Flash does not
illuminate subject.
Subject is more than 3.0 m/9.8 ft.
from camera.
Move closer to subject. 24
Subject is dark. Increase flash output. 72
Flash output is too low. Increase flash output. 72
Flash cover is not fully open. Do not obstruct flash cover. —
Photos are too
bright.
Flash output is too high.
Reduce flash output, move away
from subject, or use different light
source.
72
Photo is overexposed.
Use exposure compensation or
choose faster shutter speed.
44, 77
Picture display is too bright. Adjust picture display brightness. 124
Photos are too
dark.
Flash is off and subject is poorly
lit.
Raise flash and choose another
flash mode.
24
Photo is underexposed.
Use exposure compensation or
choose slower shutter speed.
44, 77
Picture display is too dark. Adjust picture display brightness. 124
Colors are un-
natural.
Camera unable to adjust white
balance for shooting conditions
using auto white balance.
Include white object in photo or
choose another white balance
option.
79
Photo information
not displayed.
Indicators are hidden. Press DISP. to display indicators. 36
Picture display
brightness changes
during focusing.
Ambient lighting is poor or differs
from that used for autofocus.
This is normal and does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
—
Vertical streaks
(“smear”) appear
in photos.
Subject is bright.
This is normal and does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
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