Sony A390 Camcorder User Manual


 
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You cannot record images while charging the built-in flash (page 82).
The shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of focus.
The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly (page 20).
When an astronomical telescope, etc., is attached to the camera, set the
recording mode to M and do your shooting.
The subject may require special focusing (page 76). Use the focus-lock or
manual focus function (pages 77, 80).
Recording takes a long time.
The noise reduction function is turned on (page 120). This is not a
malfunction.
You are shooting in RAW mode (page 117). Since the RAW data file is
large, the RAW mode shooting may take time.
The image is out of focus.
The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens.
You are shooting in manual focus mode, set the focus mode lever to AF
(autofocus) (page 75).
When the focus mode switch is equipped with the lens, set it to AF.
Ambient light is insufficient.
Eye-Start AF does not work.
Set [Eye-Start AF] to [On] (page 67).
Press the shutter button halfway down.
The flash does not work.
The flash mode is set to [Autoflash]. If you want to make sure the flash fires
without fail, set the flash mode to [Fill-flash] (page 82).
Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash.
Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is
not a malfunction.
The flash takes too long to recharge.
The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has
been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual
to avoid overheating of the camera.