Problems and Solutions

Problem

 

Solution

The LCD monitor goes

The LCD monitor may darken while the fl ash charges. Wait for the fl ash to charge (P37).

dark after shooting.

 

 

The camera does not

The subject is close to the camera: Select macro mode (P36).

The subject is far away from the camera: Cancel macro mode (P36).

focus.

The subject is not suited to autofocus: Use focus lock (P33).

 

Pictures are not the

If Sis selected for OIMAGE SIZE in Rmode, the camera will optimize not only sensi-

tivity and other settings, but also image size. To record all pictures at the same size, choose another

same size.

shooting mode or select another option for OIMAGE SIZE (P80).

 

Macro mode is not

Choose a different shooting mode (P22).

available.

 

 

Only one picture is taken. Only one picture will be taken if the self-timer is on when Lis selected for RCONTINUOUS . Turn the self-timer off (P39).

 

The camera is slow to acquire GPS data: Some time may be needed to acquire GPS data immedi-

GPS

ately after the camera or RLOCATION SEARCH is turned on or if the camera has been

 

unable to acquire GPS data for an extended period (P40, 99).

Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection is not available in the current shooting mode: Choose a differ-

is not available.

ent shooting mode (P22).

The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects: Remove the obstructions.

The subject’s face occupies only a small area of the frame: Change the composition so that

No face is detected.

the subject’s face occupies a larger area of the frame (P33).

The subject’s head is tilted or horizontal: Ask the subject to hold their head straight.

The camera is tilted: Keep the camera level (P18).

The subject’s face is poorly lit: Shoot in bright light.

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