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When you focus on a nearby object, your picture's
background may appear blurry. Try changing your
focus.
Your picture is too dark (underexposed).
You may need to use the flash. Make sure the setting is
not flash off.
If you're using the flash, make sure your subject is within
the range of 8 inches to 8 feet.
Use Image Expert to adjust the picture's brightness and
contrast as described on page 7-3.
If you're using the macro mode to take a close-up photo,
be sure to provide adequate lighting for your subject,
since the camera's smallest aperture setting (F8) is
automatically selected in this mode.
Your picture is too light (overexposed).
If you're using the forced flash setting, it may be too
bright. Try setting the flash to Auto.
11-8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
If you're facing a bright light source, you may need to
shoot your picture from a different angle.
Use Image Expert to adjust the picture's brightness as
described on page 7-3.
Part of your picture is missing.
Make sure you're not blocking the lens with your finger,
hand strap, clothing, or other object.
A horizontal or vertical red line appears on your picture.
Red lines are caused by glare. Avoid photographing
shiny surfaces that reflect excessive amounts of light into
your lens.
The wrong date and/or time are displayed on your pictures.
Whenever you change the batteries in your camera you
need to reset the clock. You can use the LCD screen
Settings menu or set the camera's clock from your
computer. See Chapters 1 and 8 for more information.
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