Flash fails to go off
mMake sure the flash is turned on. (See “Flash Settings” in Chapter 2.)
mThe batteries may be low or dead. Replace the batteries.
mThe batteries may not be installed correctly. (See “Installing the Batteries”
in Chapter 1.)
Images are fuzzy, blurry, or blotchy
mThe lens may be dirty. Clean the lens. (See “Caring for Your Camera,”
earlier in this chapter.)
mThe subject or the camera may have moved. Hold the camera steady, and
use the flash. (See “Capturing Images” and “Flash Settings” in Chapter 2.)
mThe subject may be out of focal range. Unless you are using the closeup
lens, keep a distance of at least 4 feet between you and the subject. The
flash illuminates subjects up to 9 feet from the camera. Use the closeup
lens to photograph subjects that are between 10 and 14 inches from
the camera.
mThe image quality setting may not be appropriate for the subject. Change
to high quality. (See “Image Quality Settings” in Chapter 2.)
Images are too dark (underexposed)
mThere may not be enough light to capture an image. Turn on the flash.
(See “Flash Settings” in Chapter 2.)
mThe subject may be too far away for the flash to have an effect. Make sure
the subject is no more than 9 feet away. (See “Focal Range and Flash
Range” in Chapter 2.)
Images are too light (overexposed)
mIf the camera is set to use flash with every image, that may be too much
light. Change to automatic flash. (See “Flash Settings” in Chapter 2.)
mThe subject may be too close. Use the closeup lens for subjects from 10 to
14 inches away (measure the distance with the range finder triangles on the
closeup lens). Without the closeup lens, make sure the subject is at least 4
feet away. (See “Focal Range and Flash Range” in Chapter 2.)
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