Operation Manual

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Troubleshooting
Technical Notes and Index
Camera cannot focus.
• Subject is too close. Try shooting using macro
mode, or the Scene auto selector or Close-up
scene mode.
• The intended subject is one with which
autofocus does not perform well.
• Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.
• Turn camera off and then on again.
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Images are blurred.
• Use flash.
• Increase the ISO sensitivity value.
• Enable vibration reduction or motion
detection.
• Use BSS (best shot selector).
• Use tripod and self-timer.
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Streaks of light or partial
discoloration are visible in the
monitor.
Smear occurs when extremely bright light
strikes the image sensor. When shooting with
Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and when
recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such
as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric
lights is recommended.
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Bright specks appear in images
captured with flash.
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash
mode setting to c (off).
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Flash does not fire.
• The flash mode is set to c (off).
• Scene mode with which the flash does not
function is selected.
• On is selected for Blink proof in smart
portrait mode.
• Another function that restricts flash is
enabled.
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Digital zoom cannot be used.
• Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu.
• Digital zoom is not available in the following
situations.
- When Subject tracking is selected for the
touch shooting setting.
- When Scene auto selector, Portrait,
Night portrait or Pet portrait scene
mode is selected.
- When shooting in smart portrait mode
- When Continuous is set to Multi-shot 16.
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Image mode not available.
Another function that restricts the Image mode
option is enabled.
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Problem Cause/Solution A