FujiFilm Finepix AV100 Series Owner's Manual page 100

Problem Problem
The flash does
not fire.
Flash
Some flash
modes are not
available.
The flash does
not fully light the
subject.
Pictures are
blurred.
Pictures are
Problem
mottled.
images
Smear appears in
pictures.
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Possible cause Possible cause
The flash is charging.
The camera is in a shooting mode in which
the flash does not fire.
The batteries are exhausted.
The camera is in continuous mode.
The camera is in silent mode.
The flash is off (W).
The camera is in a shooting mode which
makes some flash modes unavailable.
The camera is in silent mode.
The subject is not in range of the flash.
The flash window is obstructed.
The lens is dirty.
The lens is blocked.
R is displayed during shooting and the
focus frame is displayed in red.
0 is displayed during shooting.
The ambient temperature is high and the
subject is poorly lit.
The sun or another bright object was in the
frame.
Solution Solution
Wait for the flash to charge.
Choose a different shooting mode.
Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries.
Select OFF for E CONTINUOUS.
Turn silent mode off.
Choose a different flash mode.
Choose a different shooting mode.
Turn silent mode off.
Position the subject in range of the flash.
Hold the camera correctly.
Clean the lens.
Keep objects away from the lens.
Check focus before shooting.
Use the flash or a tripod.
This is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction. Choose a lower sensitivity.
White or purple vertical lines may appear
when a very bright object is framed in the
display. This is normal and does not indicate
a malfunction. Smear is not recorded in
photographs but may appear in movies. If
possible, avoid shooting movies with bright
objects in or close to the frame.
Troubleshooting
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