Problem

Possible cause

Solution

My image is

Your subject

Do not try to get closer than the

blurry.

was too close

camera’s minimum focus range

 

to the camera

(see Appendix C: Specifications

 

lens.

on page 77).

 

 

 

 

You moved the

Hold the camera steady as you

 

camera while

press the Shutter button or use a

 

you took the

tripod.

 

picture.

 

 

 

 

 

The light is low

In dim light, the camera requires

 

and the flash is

a longer exposure. Use a tripod

 

turned off.

to hold the camera steady,

 

 

improve lighting conditions, or

 

 

use the flash.

 

 

 

My image is

There was not

Wait for natural lighting

too dark.

enough light.

conditions to improve, add

 

 

indirect lighting, or adjust the EV

 

 

compensation.

 

 

 

 

The flash was

Make sure your subject is within

 

on, but the

the flash working distance (see

 

subject was

Appendix C: Specifications on

 

too far away.

page 77) or try turning flash off

 

 

(will require longer exposure).

 

 

 

 

A light shone

Use the Flash On setting to

 

behind the

brighten the subject when there

 

subject.

is a bright light such as the sun

 

 

or a window behind your

 

 

subject.

 

 

 

 

Your finger

Be sure to move your fingers

 

blocked the

away from the flash when you

 

flash.

take a picture.

 

 

 

54

hp photosmart 720 user’s manual