Your picture is too dark (underexposed).

You may need to use the flash. Make sure the flash setting is either automatic or forced flash, as described on page 5.

If you’re using the flash, make sure your subject is within the range of 3 to 10 feet.

Use EasyPhoto or another image editing program to adjust the picture’s brightness and contrast. See

7 for instructions.

Your picture is too light (overexposed).

If you’re using the forced flash setting, it may be too bright. Try setting the flash to auto 5.

The camera’s light sensor may be covered or dirty. Make sure you’re not blocking it when you take pictures. You may need to clean it with a soft, dry cloth.

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

If you’re taking pictures in the snow or at the beach on a sunny day, you may need to use an ND filter. A 37 mm ND-4 camcorder filter should work in most cases.

Use EasyPhoto or another image editing program to adjust the picture’s brightness and contrast. See

7 for instructions.

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 very shiny surfaces that reflect a glare of light into your lens.

In very bright light, you may need to use an ND filter to avoid glare. Try a 37 mm ND-4 camcorder filter.

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

You need to connect the camera to your Macintosh and reset the

 

 

camera’s clock. See 2 for instructions. Whenever you change the

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camera’s batteries you need to reset the clock.

 

 

 

The colors in your picture don’t look right.

When you take pictures under certain artificial lighting conditions, the colors may be slightly distorted. You can use EasyPhoto to adjust the colors. See 7 for instructions.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6-5