Nikon COOLPIX S3400 Reference Manual page 229

Problem
Streaks of light or partial
discoloration are visible in
the monitor.
Bright specks appear in
images captured with flash.
Flash does not fire.
Optical zoom cannot be
used.
Digital zoom cannot be used.
Image mode not available.
Cause/Solution
Smear may occur when extremely bright light
strikes the image sensor. When shooting with
Continuous set to Multi-shot 6 and when
recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such as
the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is
recommended.
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash
mode setting to W (Off).
• The flash mode is set to W (Off).
• Some scene modes with which the flash does
not function are selected.
• On is selected for Blink proof in smart portrait
menu.
• Another function that restricts flash is enabled.
Optical zoom cannot be used while recording
movies.
• Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu.
• Digital zoom is not available in the following
situations:
- When Continuous is set to Multi-shot 6 in
A (auto) mode.
- When AF area mode is set to Subject
tracking in A (auto) mode.
- When Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night
portrait, or Pet portrait scene mode is
selected.
- When shooting in smart portrait mode.
Another function that restricts the Image mode
option is enabled.
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