Image contains noise.

ISO speed is too high.

zHigher ISO speeds and (High ISO Auto) setting may increase image noise. For higher image quality, use as low an ISO speed as possible (p. 62).

zIn , , , , and

modes in the mode, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear.

White dots appear on the image.

Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle or when you increase the aperture value in the aperture-priority AE mode.

zThis is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction.

Eyes appear red.

Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas.

zUse the (red-eye reduction) mode (Basic Guide p. 12). For this mode to be effective, the subject must be looking right at the red- eye reduction lamp. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp.

zEven better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject. The shutter will not activate for approximately

1second after the red-eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect.

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