Problem | Cause | Remedy |
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| Lock the focus on an object the same |
| The subject is difficult | distance away as the subject (by |
| pressing and holding the shutter release | |
| to focus on with | button halfway), then aim the camera at |
| autofocus | |
| your subject and press the shutter | |
|
| |
The subject is not |
| release button fully (p.56). |
in focus |
| Locate the desired subject in the focus |
|
| frame (focusing area) in the center of the |
| The subject is not in | display. If it is difficult to do so, first lock |
| the focusing area | the focus on the desired subject (focus |
|
| lock), and then move the camera to |
|
| recompose. |
| The flash mode is set | Set to , (Auto) or b (Flash On) (p.70). |
| to a | |
|
| |
| The drive mode is set |
|
The flash does not | to j or q |
|
discharge | The focus mode is set | The flash does not discharge in these |
| to s | modes. |
| The shooting mode is | |
| set to S, or while |
|
| recording a movie |
|
Very occasionally, static electricity may cause camera malfunction. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the camera then works properly, normal condition is restored and you can continue using the camera.
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