Operation Manual

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> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P74)
• Setting the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker.
> Set the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] (P118) to slower speed.
> Unset the settings of White Balance Bracket (P111).
> Set Auto Bracket (P75) or [BURST] (P119) of the [REC] Mode menu to [OFF].
• Is the Self-timer (P73) set to [10S / 3PICTURES], or is it set to [HI-SPEED BURST] (P88) or
[FLASH BURST] (P89) in Scene Mode?
• The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode.
> Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.
• The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P29)
• There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P26)
> The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the
camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures. (P26)
> When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the Self-timer. (P73)
• Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?
• Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures
indoors etc. noise will appear.)
> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P76)
> Increase the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PHOTO STYLE] or lower the setting for
each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P105)
> Take pictures in bright places.
• Has [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in the Scene Mode been set? If so, the resolution of
the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing, but this is not a
malfunction.
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
Multiple pictures are taken at one time.
The subject is not focused properly.
The recorded picture is blurred.
The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective.
Taking pictures using Auto Bracket is not possible.
The recorded picture looks rough.
Noise appears on the picture.