Problem

Possible cause Solution

The memory card that you have in the camera is damaged or is not formatted.

Format the memory card or replace it with a new, formatted card.

A yellow light appears next to the viewfinder when I press the shutter button

The camera cannot find a focus because you are too close to the subject.

The camera’s automatic focus range is 20 cm (~8 inches) to infinity and focuses on the object in the center of the frame. Make sure you are not too close to the subject and that you have placed the subject in the middle of the frame.

halfway down.

The camera cannot

Try a different angle or change the

find a focus because

lighting on your subject. You can also

the subject does not

use focus lock to set the focus on a

provide enough

different subject. For more information,

contrast for the

see “Using focus lock” on page 9.

automatic focus

 

system.

 

The exposure will be longer than 1/30 second because the light is dim and the flash has been turned off.

Try the following solutions:

•Use the flash.

•Wait for lighting conditions to improve or turn on the lights in the room.

•Use a tripod to steady the camera for the longer exposure.

My image is Your subject was too

blurry.close to the camera lens.

The camera’s automatic focus range is 20 cm (~8 inches) from the front of the lens to infinity. For a clear, sharp image, make sure your subject is within this range.

The subject wasn’t centered in the frame, or the subject did not provide enough contrast for the camera to focus properly.

If you do not want your subject in the middle of the image, or if the subject lacks contrast, use focus lock to set the camera’s automatic focus using a different subject. For more information, see “Using focus lock” on page 9.

The subject moved

If you are photographing a moving

while you took the

object, try using focus lock.

picture.

 

You moved the camera while you took the picture.

Hold the camera steady as you press the SHUTTER button, or use a tripod.

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612 specifications

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