user manual

Problem Cause Action
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Viewing
images
The image is too
dark.
The flash was blocked
by a finger or other
object.
Hold the digital camera
correctly, and make sure
the flash is not obstructed.
—
The subject was too
far away.
Capture the image in the
range of operation of the
flash.
73
The subject was lit
from behind.
Use the forced flash mode.
Use the exposure
correction function.
81
There is not enough
light.
Adjust the shutter speed. 82
Adjust the ISO sensitivity
setting.
85
The image is too
bright.
The forced flash mode
is selected.
Select a different flash
mode.
73
The subject was too
bright.
Change the angle of the
digital camera.
—
Use the exposure
correction function.
81
The ISO sensitivity
setting is incorrect.
Set the ISO sensitivity to
B.
85
The colors of the
images captured
indoors are not
correct.
This is due to ambient
lighting.
Capture the image using
the forced flash mode.
73
The white balance
setting is incorrect.
Set the white balance
setting correctly.
86
Video clip picture is
flickering.
The video clip was
filmed under
fluorescent lighting.
Set the flicker reduction
setting. 87
A part of the image
is missing.
The hand-strap or a
finger was blocking the
lens.
Hold the digital camera
correctly, and make sure
the lens is not obstructed.
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The image was
captured at close
range.
When capturing an image
at close range, use the
close-up alignment
correction marks or
compose the image using
the LCD monitor.
72
No image
(? is displayed).
This may happen
when trying to play
back images stored on
a card from a different
digital camera.
Play back images stored
on a card using this digital
camera. 101
Vertical stripes
appear.
If a bright subject is
shot in the video clip
shooting mode,
vertical stripes may
appear on the LCD
monitor or in the image.
Not a malfunction.
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SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001
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