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Appendices
Problem Cause Solution
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The flash does not fire.
Or, the flash cannot
charge.
The flash is disabled:
• when [Fireworks], [Landscape],
or [Pets] is selected in premium
shot mode,
• during movie recording, and
• during continuous shooting.
To shoot with the flash, change
the settings or mode.
P.29,
P.104
The flash is set to [OFF]. Select [ON] or [AUTO]. P.29
Battery is exhausted. Charge the rechargeable battery. P.22
Even though the flash
fired, the picture
is dark.
The distance to the subject
exceeds the flash range.
Get closer to your subject and
shoot. Change the flash mode or
the ISO setting.
P.56
The subject is dark. Correct the exposure. P.30
The image is too bright. The light intensity of the flash is
not appropriate.
Move away from the subject or
use a different light source.
—
Subject is overexposed. (The
[Q] symbol appears.)
Correct the exposure. P.30
The brightness of the picture
display is not appropriate.
Adjust the brightness of the
picture display.
P.80
The image is too dark. The flash is off and the subject is
poorly lit.
Select [ON] or [AUTO]. P.29
The subject is underexposed. (The
[Q] symbol appears.)
Correct the exposure. P.30
The brightness of the picture
display is not appropriate.
Adjust the brightness of the
picture display.
P.80
The image lacks natural
color.
The picture was shot in conditions
that made it difficult for auto
white balance to adjust the white
balance.
Add a white object to the
composition, or use a white
balance setting other than auto.
P.51
The date or recording
information does not
appear on the screen.
The screen display function is set
to no display.
Choose a different option for
[Choose shooting info].
P.79
The brightness of the
picture display changes
during AF.
Ambient lighting is poor or differs
from that used for autofocus..
This is normal. —
Vertical streaks
(“smear”) appear in
photos.
Subject is bright. This is normal and does not
indicate a malfunction.
—
Self timer lamp does
not light.
[Pets] is selected in premium
shot mode.
Choose another mode. P.40
The quick shooting
menu is not displayed.
[Off] is selected for [Quick menu
display].
Select [On] for [Quick menu
display].
P.79