Problems and Solutions

 

 

Problem

Solution

 

 

The flash can not be used at current settings: See the list of the settings that can be used with the fl ash (P128).

 

 

The flash is lowered: Raise the fl ash (P30).

The flash does not fire.

The battery is exhausted: Charge the battery (P13) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (P14).

 

The camera is in bracketing or continuous mode: Select single frame mode (P57, 58).

 

The camera is in silent mode: Turn silent mode off (P88).

 

 

 

Some flash modes are not

The camera is in silent mode. Turn silent mode off (P88).

available.

 

 

The flash does not fully

The subject is not in range of the flash: Position the subject in range of the fl ash (P123).

 

The flash window is obstructed: Hold the camera correctly (P24).

light the subject.

Shutter speed is faster than 1/180 s: Choose a slower shutter speed (P31, 38, 40).

 

 

The lens is dirty: Clean the lens (Pxi).

 

Pictures are blurred.

The lens is blocked: Keep objects away from the lens.

sis displayed during shooting and the focus frame is displayed in red: Check focus before shooting (P25).

 

 

kis displayed during shooting: Use the fl ash or mount the camera on a tripod (P30).

 

 

 

Shutter speed is slow and the ambient temperature is high: This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

 

Pictures are mottled.

The camera has been used continuously at high temperatures or a temperature warning is displayed: Turn the cam-

 

era off and wait for it to cool down.

 

 

 

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