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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Shots are blurry or The camera was moving when you z Hold the camera steady when shooting. unfocused. took the shot. Autofocus function hampered by z Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam obstruction to AF-assist beam. flash part with a finger or other object. The AF-assist beam is set to [Off]. z Turn the [AF-assist beam] setting [On] (p. 65). The subject was outside the range z Ensure that there is at least 47 cm (1.5 ft.) over which the camera can focus. between the camera lens and subject. z When shooting subjects within the 5 to 47 cm (2.0 in. - 1.5 ft.) wide angle range or the 30 to 47 cm (1.0 - 1.5 ft.) telephoto range, use Macro mode. z When shooting distant subjects, set the camera to infinity mode. The subject is difficult to focus on. z Use the Focus Lock when shooting (See Using the Focus Lock (p. 73)). The subject comes Insufficient light for shooting. out underexposed The subject is darker than the (too dark). surroundings. z Set the flash on. z Set exposure compensation to a positive value or use the spot metering function. The subject is beyond the range of z When flash is used, the distance between lens the flash. and subject should not exceed 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) (W/T). z Raise the ISO speed (See Changing the ISO Speed (p. 79)). 117

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Troubleshooting
Shots are blurry or
unfocused.
The camera was moving when you
took the shot.
Hold the camera steady when shooting.
Autofocus function hampered by
obstruction to AF-assist beam.
Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam
flash part with a finger or other object.
The AF-assist beam is set to [Off].
Turn the [AF-assist beam] setting [On] (p. 65).
The subject was outside the range
over which the camera can focus.
Ensure that there is at least 47 cm (1.5 ft.)
between the camera lens and subject.
When shooting subjects within the 5 to 47 cm
(2.0 in. - 1.5 ft.) wide angle range or the 30 to
47 cm (1.0 - 1.5 ft.) telephoto range, use Macro
mode.
When shooting distant subjects, set the camera
to infinity mode.
The subject is difficult to focus on.
Use the Focus Lock when shooting (See
Using
the Focus Lock
(p. 73)).
The subject comes
out underexposed
(too dark).
Insufficient light for shooting.
Set the flash on.
The subject is darker than the
surroundings.
Set exposure compensation to a positive value
or use the spot metering function.
The subject is beyond the range of
the flash.
When flash is used, the distance between lens
and subject should not exceed 2.0 m (6.6 ft.)
(W/T).
Raise the ISO speed (See
Changing the ISO
Speed
(p. 79)).
Problem
Cause
Solution