FujiFilm FINEPIX JX280 series Owner's Manual page 100

Problem Problem
Face detection
not available.
Intelligent
No face is
Face
detected.
Detection
Wrong subject
selected.
Macro mode is
Close-ups
not available.
The flash does
not fire.
Flash
Flash mode not
available.
The flash does
not fully light the
subject.
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Possible cause Possible cause
Intelligent Face Detection is not available
in the current shooting mode.
The subject's face is obscured by
sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects.
The subject's face occupies only a small
area of the frame.
The subject's head is at an angle or the
subject is not facing the camera.
The camera is tilted.
The subject's face is poorly lit.
The selected subject is closer to the center
of the frame than the main subject.
Macro mode is not available in the current
shooting mode.
The flash is charging.
The flash is not available in the current
shooting mode.
The battery is exhausted.
An option other than OFF is selected for
E CONTINUOUS.
The desired flash mode is not available in
the current shooting mode.
The camera is in silent mode.
The subject is not in range of the flash.
The flash window is obstructed.
Solution Solution
Choose a different shooting mode.
Remove the obstructions.
Change the composition so that the subject's
face occupies a larger area of the frame.
Ask the subject to face the camera and hold
their head straight.
Hold the camera straight.
Shoot in bright light.
Recompose the picture or turn face detection
off and frame the picture using focus lock.
Choose a different shooting mode.
Wait for the flash to charge.
Choose a different shooting mode.
Insert a fresh or fully-charged spare battery.
Turn E CONTINUOUS off.
Choose a different shooting mode.
Turn silent mode off.
Position the subject in range of the flash.
Hold the camera correctly.
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