9 Appendix

Problem

Cause

Remedy

 

 

The camera may have difficulty in

 

 

focusing on such subjects as: low

 

 

contrast subjects (a white wall, a blue

 

The subject is difficult

sky, etc.), dark subjects, finely-patterned

 

to focus on with

objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is also

 

autofocus

difficult to get proper focus when

 

 

shooting through a window or a net. Try

The subject is not

 

shooting using the focus lock (p.66), or a

 

(Manual Focus) (p.114).

in focus

 

 

Locate the desired subject in the focus

 

 

 

 

frame (focusing area) in the center of the

 

 

display. If it is difficult to do so, first lock

 

The subject is not in

the focus on the desired subject (focus

 

the focusing area

lock), and then move the camera to

 

 

recompose. You can also take photos by

 

 

setting the focusing area on your subject

 

 

in [AF Area Selection] mode.

 

The flash is not

Pop up the flash.

 

popped up

 

 

 

The flash mode is set

Set to Auto or b (Flash On) (p.110).

 

to a (Flash Off)

 

 

 

The Drive Mode is set

 

 

to Continuous

 

 

Shooting (L),

 

The flash does not

Continuous Shooting

 

discharge

(M), Continuous

 

 

Shooting (H) or l

The flash does not discharge in these

 

(Auto Bracket); the

modes.

 

Focus Mode is set to

 

 

 

s (Infinity); and the

 

 

Capture mode is set to

 

 

d(Movie), S

 

 

(Fireworks) or n

 

 

(Stage Lighting).

 

The flash is not set

The flash is not

Pop up the flash.

popped up

Very occasionally, static electricity may cause camera malfunction. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the camera is then working properly, normal condition is restored and you can continue using the camera.

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