Casio Exilim EX-Z12 User Manual page 253

Problem
The subject is out of focus in
the recorded image.
The flash does not fire.
Camera powers down during
self-timer countdown.
The monitor screen image is
out of focus.
There is a vertical line on the
monitor screen.
There is digital noise in
images.
The image may not be focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject is located
inside the focus frame.
1) If " " (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to another mode (page 71).
2) If the battery is dead, charge it (page 36).
3) If a BEST SHOT scene that uses the "
flash mode (page 71) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 97).
The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 36).
1) You may be using Manual Focus and have not focused the image. Focus the image (page 123).
2) You may be using the macro mode
portrait shots (page 116).
3) You may be trying to use Auto Focus or the Infinity mode
Macro mode for close ups (page 117).
Shooting a very brightly lit subject can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is
a CCD phenomenon known as "vertical smear", and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that
vertical smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a
movie.
1) Sensitivity may have been increased automatically for a dark subject, which increases the chance of
digital noise. Use a light or some other means to illuminate the subject.
2) You may be attempting to shoot in a dark location while "
which can increase digital noise and make images appear coarse. In this case, change to a different
flash mode (page 71) or use lights for illumination.
3) Flash assist may be enabled for snapshots, which can cause an increase in digital noise. Use a light or
some other means to illuminate the subject.
Possible Causes and Action
" (Flash Off) flash mode is selected, change to a different
for scenery or portraits. Use Auto Focus for scenery and
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when shooting a close-up shot. Use the
" (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode,
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