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TroubleshootingZShooting
Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page
Flash
Cannot use the
flash.
The shutter button was pressed while the
flash was charging.
Wait until the charging is completed before
pressing the shutter button. 42
The Shooting mode is set to ,. Change the Shooting mode. 38
The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. 14,
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The flash settings
are restricted and
cannot be
selected.
The Shooting mode is set to a, ,, .,
or 8.
The flash settings are restricted because
the camera settings are tailored to the
scene being shot. Change the Shooting
mode for a wider range of flash settings.
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The playback
image is dark
even though the
flash was used.
The subject is too far away. Move to within the effective flash range
before taking the picture. 40, 42
Your finger was covering the flash. Hold the camera correctly. 24
Photographed images
The image is
blurred.
The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. 97
{ appeared when taking pictures. Check the focus on the subject and take
pictures.
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| appeared when taking pictures. It may cause camera shake. Hold the
camera steadily.
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There is speckling
on the image.
The picture was taken with a slow shutter
speed (long exposure) in a high-
temperature environment.
This is a characteristic of CCDs and does
not indicate a camera fault. —
Recording images
Photographed
images or movies
are not recorded.
AC power adapter was connected or
disconnected during turning the camera
on.
Connect or disconnect the AC power
adapter only when the camera is off.
Failing to turn the camera off first can
result in damage to the xD-Picture Card
or malfunctions during PC connection.
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