Operating Manual

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The subject is out
of focus in the
recorded image.
The image may not be focused properly. When composing the
image, make sure the subject is located inside the focus frame.
The flash does not
fire.
1)If (Forced Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to
another mode (page 34).
2)If the battery is dead, charge it (page 12).
3)If a Scene Mode scene that uses (Forced Off) is selected,
change to a different flash mode (page 34) or select a
different Scene Mode scene (page 47).
The red
(Forced Off) icon is
displayed on the
monitor screen and
the flash does not
fire.
The flash unit may be malfunctioning. Contact your original
retailer. Note that though the flash will not fire, you still can use
the camera for non-flash shots.
Camera powers
down during Self-
timer countdown.
The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 12).
The monitor screen
image is out of
focus.
1)You may be using Manual Focus and have not focused the
image. Focus the image (page 52).
2)You may be using (Macro) for scenery or portraits. Use
Auto Focus for scenery and portrait shots (page 51).
3)You may be trying to use Auto Focus or (Infinity) when
shooting a close-up shot. Use the (Macro) for close ups
(page 51).
There is a vertical
line in the monitor
screen image.
Shooting a very brightly lit subject can cause a vertical band to
appear in the monitor screen image. This is a CCD
phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does not indicate
malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical smear is not
recorded with the image in the case of a snapshot, but it is
recorded in the case of a movie.
There is digital
noise in images.
1)Sensitivity may have been increased automatically for a dark
subject, which increases the chance of digital noise. Use a
light or some other means to illuminate the subject.
2)You may be attempting to shoot in a dark location with
(Forced Off) selected, which can increase digital noise and
make images appear coarse. In this case, turn on flash (page
34) or use lights for illumination.
3)Shooting with a high ISO sensitivity setting or with the
Lighting feature can cause an increase in digital noise. Use a
light or some other means to illuminate the subject.
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action