Nikon Coolpix S3600 Quick Start Manual page 233

Problem
Bright specks appear in
images captured with flash.
Flash does not fire.
Digital zoom cannot be used.
Image mode not available.
No sound when the shutter is
released.
AF-assist illuminator does not
light.
Cause/Solution
The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Set the
flash mode setting to W (off).
• The flash mode is set to W (off).
• A scene mode that restricts the flash is selected.
• On is selected for Blink proof in the smart
portrait menu.
• A function that restricts the flash is enabled.
• Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu.
• Digital zoom cannot be used in the following
situations:
- When Portrait, Night portrait, or Pet
portrait scene mode is selected
- When smart portrait mode is selected
- When Continuous is set to Multi-shot 16 in
A (auto) mode
- When AF area mode is set to Subject
tracking in A (auto) mode
A function that restricts Image mode is enabled.
• Off is selected for Shutter sound in the Sound
settings setup menu. No sound is produced
with some shooting modes and settings, even
when On is selected.
• The speaker is blocked. Do not cover the
speaker.
Off is selected for AF assist in the setup menu.
AF-assist illuminator may not light depending on
the position of the focus area or the current scene
mode, even when Auto is selected.
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