Problems and Solutions

■ Shooting

Problem

 

Solution

 

•

Memory is full: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures (P12, 28).

 

•

Memory is not formatted: Format the memory card or internal memory (P92).

No picture is taken when

• There is dirt on the memory card contacts: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth.

• The memory card is damaged: Insert a new memory card (P12).

the shutter button is

• The battery is exhausted: Charge the battery (P11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (P12).

pressed.
• The camera has turned off automatically: Turn the camera on (P16).

 

 

• The indicator lamp was orange when you attempted to record a panorama: Wait until the indicator lamps turns off

 

 

(P3).

 

 

 

Mottling (“noise”) appears

 

 

in the monitor or

Gain is increased to aid composition when the subject is poorly lit and aperture is stopped down, which may result

electronic viewfinder

in noticeable mottling when images are previewed in the displays. Images taken with the camera are unaffected.

when the shutter button is

pressed halfway.

 

 

The display goes dark after

The display may darken while the fl ash charges. Wait for the fl ash to charge.

shooting.

 

 

 

• The subject is close to the camera: Select macro mode (P31).

The camera does not focus.

• The subject is far away from the camera: Cancel macro mode (P31).

 

• The subject is not suited to autofocus: Use focus lock (P49) or manual focus (P46).

 

• The flash can not be used at current settings: See the list of the settings that can be used with the fl ash (P127).

 

• The flash is off (P): Choose a different fl ash mode (P29).

The flash does not fire.

• The battery is exhausted: Charge the battery (P11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (P12).

 

• The camera is in bracketing or continuous mode: Select single frame mode (P56, 58).

 

• The camera is in silent mode: Turn silent mode off (P5).

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