Operation Manual

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Troubleshooting
Subject in
recorded image is
too bright
Subject too close causing flash to
be too bright.
z When the flash is used, the distance between
lens and subject should be no less than 45 cm
(1.5 ft.).
Subject bright in comparison to the
background
z Set exposure compensation to a negative (-)
value or use the spot metering function.
Light shining directly on subject or
reflected off subject into the
camera.
z Adjust the camera angle.
Flash set to On z Set the flash to any other mode except On.
A vertical bar of
light (red, purple)
appears on the
LCD monitor.
Subject too bright. z This is a normal occurrence in devices
containing CCDs and does not constitute a
malfunction. (This red bar of light will not be
recorded when shooting still photos, but it will
be recorded when shooting movies.)
White dots or
white asterisks
appear on the
image.
Light from the flash has reflected
off dust particles or insects in the
air. This occurs more frequently in
the following conditions:
- When shooting at the wide angle
end.
- When shooting with a high
aperture value in the aperture-
priority AE mode.
z This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital
cameras and does not constitute a
malfunction.
Flash will not fire Flash set to Off z Set the flash to On.
Problem Cause Solution