If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc.
Once you change the focus method, the distance of the focus you set up is cleared. When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the beep does not sound when focus is achieved.
How to Use Using shooting functions
Focus Area
Adjusting the focus
Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
1. MENU → 
(Camera Settings) → [Focus Area] → desired setting.
Menu item details
Wide:
Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the image.
When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus.
Zone:
Select a zone on the monitor on which to focus. A zone consists of nine focus areas, and the product automatically selects a focus area on which to focus.
Center:
Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. When used together with the AF lock function, you can compose the image you want.
Flexible Spot:
Allows you to move the AF range frame to the desired point on the screen and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area.
On the Flexible Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the AF range finder frame by rotating the control wheel.
How to Use
Using shooting functions
Adjusting the focus
