Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

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The flash is lowered.

Raise the flash.

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The flash is charging.

Wait for the flash to charge.

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The flash does

The flash is not available in the current shoot-

Choose a different shooting mode.

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not fire.

ing mode.

 

 

 

The batteries are exhausted.

Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries.

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Flash

 

The camera is in super macro or continuous

Turn super macro off and use a shooting

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shooting mode.

mode other than continuous shooting mode.

 

 

Flash mode

The desired flash mode is not available in the

Choose a different shooting mode.

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not available.

current shooting mode.

 

 

 

The flash does

The subject is not in range of the flash.

Position the subject in range of the flash.

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not fully light

The flash window is obstructed.

Hold the camera correctly.

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the subject.

Fast shutter speed selected.

Choose a slower shutter speed.

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