◗Make sure you hold the camera steady and your subject isn’t moving.

◗In low lighting conditions, try using a tripod to hold the camera steady. See page 2-9 for instructions.

◗If you want to take a picture of a moving subject, you can increase the shutter speed while the camera is connected to your computer. For more information, see Chapter 7.

Your picture is too dark (underexposed).

◗Lighting conditions may be too dark for the camera’s range.

◗Use Image Expert to adjust the picture’s brightness and contrast as described in Chapter 7.

◗If you’re using the macro mode to take a close-up picture, be sure to provide adequate lighting for your subject, since the camera’s smallest aperture setting (F8) is automatically selected in this mode.

Your picture is too light (overexposed).

◗If you’re facing a bright light source, you may need to shoot your picture from a different angle.

◗Use Image Expert to adjust the picture’s brightness as described in Chapter 7.

Part of your picture is missing.

◗Make sure you’re not blocking the lens with your finger, hand strap, clothing, or other object.

A horizontal or vertical red line appears on your picture.

◗Red lines are caused by glare. Avoid photographing shiny surfaces that reflect excessive amounts of light into your lens.

The wrong date and/or time are displayed on your pictures.

◗Whenever you change the batteries in your camera you need to reset the clock. You can set the camera’s clock from your computer. See Chapter 7 for more information.

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