Sony DSC-S60 User's Manual / Troubleshooting page 80

The flash does not work.
• The flash is set to @ (No flash) (-+ _t_'l>5 in "R<'ad Th& Fir_7").
• You cannot use the flash when:
[Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or [Multi Burst] (page 35).
,.J (Tx_ilight mode) or _ (Candle mode) of the Scene mode, or _ (movie) is selected.
• Set the flash to ,_ (Forced flash) (-4 step 5 in "Read This First") to shoot still images when
[] (Landscape mode), _ (Snow mode), or _'_ (Beach mode) is selected as the Scene mode.
The close-up (Macro) function does not work.
• ,.) (Twilight mode), [] (Landscape mode), or _ (Candle mode) is selected for the Scene
mode (page 27).
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
• Set the correct date and time (-+ _tU)2 in "R('ad Thi_'Fi_t").
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
• The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 31).
The
image is too dark.
• You arc shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode
(page 33) or a{[just the exposure (page 31).
• The brighmess of the screen is too low. A{[just the brighmess of the LCD backlight (page 53).
• Turn on the screen (page 21 ).
The image is too bright.
• You arc shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. A{[just the
exposure (page 31).
• The brighmess of the screen is too bright. Adjust the brighmess of the LCD backlight (page
53).
The image colors are not correct.
• Picture Effect function is actix, a tcd. Cancel the Picture Effect function (page 36).
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
• The camera is attempting to increase the x, i sibility
of the screen by temporarily
brightening
the image under conditions
of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded
image.
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