Sony DSC-F717 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual page 96

Symptom
The built-in flash or the
optional external flash
(HVL-F1000) does not
work.
The macro function does
not work.
The eyes of the subject
come out red.
The date and time are
recorded incorrectly.
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Cause
• The mode dial is set to , SET UP, or
(MPEG MOVIE or MULTI BURST).
• The flash is set to (no flash).
• The Twilight mode is selected for the Scene
Selection function.
• The Landscape mode is selected for the Scene
Selection function.
• [MODE] (REC MODE) in the menu settings is
set to [BURST 3] or [EXP BRKTG].
• [HOT SHOE] in the SET UP settings is set to
[ON].
• NightShot is activated.
• The Landscape mode is selected for the Scene
Selection function.
• [CONVERSION LENS] in the SET UP settings
is set to [ON].
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• The date and time are not set correctly.
Solution
p Set it to other modes.
p Set the flash to auto (no indicator) or
p Cancel the setting (page 29).
p Set the flash to (forced flash) (page 26).
p Set it to other settings.
p Set it to [OFF] (pages 42 and 111).
p Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to z or
NIGHTFRAMING.
p Cancel the setting (page 29).
p Set it to [OFF] (pages 42 and 110).
p Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] in the SET UP settings to [ON]
(page 26).
p Set the correct date and time (page 16).
(forced flash) (page 26).