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The flash does not work. • The flash is set to (No flash). Set the flash to auto (No indicator), (Forced flash) or (Slow
synchro) (page 39).
• Select the other mode than (Twilight mode), (Fireworks mode) or (Candle mode) for the
Scene Selection function (page 69).
• When (Magnifying glass mode), (Landscape mode), (Snow mode), (Beach mode)
or (High-speed shutter mode) is selected for the Scene Selection function, set the flash to
(Forced flash) (page 39).
• Set [Mode] (REC Mode) to [Normal].
• The flash cannot be used when shooting movies.
Fuzzy specks appear in images shot
using the flash.
• Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction.
The close-ups (Macro) function does
not work.
• Select the other mode than (Magnifying glass mode), (Twilight mode), (Landscape
mode), (Fireworks mode) or (Candle mode) for the Scene Selection function (page 69).
You cannot shoot continuously. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images saved in the “Memory
Stick Duo” (page 49) or change the “Memory Stick Duo”.
• The battery pack is discharged, so you can shoot only one image. Install a charged battery pack
(page 14).
The eyes of the subject come out red. • Set [Red Eye Reduction] on the Setup screen to [On] (pages 40 and 116).
• Approach the subject and shoot from within the recommended shooting distance using the flash
(page 39).
• Increase the indoor brightness and shoot the image.
The date and time are recorded
incorrectly.
• Set the correct date and time (pages 21 and 117).
The F value and shutter speed flash
when you press and hold PHOTO
halfway down.
• Adjust the correct exposure (page 59).
Symptom Cause/Solution
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