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Troubleshooting
Can't use the flash to
take pictures.
The playback image is
too dark even though
the flash was used.
The image is blurred.
There is speckling on
the image.
Can't format the
xD-Picture Card.
Possible causes
i The flash is set to Suppressed Flash
mode.
i You pressed the shutter button while the
flash was charging.
i The battery is exhausted.
i The subject is too far away.
i Your fingers are obscuring the flash or
flash control sensor.
i The lens is dirty.
i You photographed a distant subject with
the macro selector switch set to "
i The shot was taken with a slow shutter
speed (long exposure) in a high-
temperature environment.
i The xD-Picture Card contact area is
soiled.
i Set the flash to Auto, Red-Eye Reduction
or Forced Flash mode.
i Wait until charging is completed before
pressing the shutter button.
i Purchase a new battery.
i Move closer to the subject.
i Hold the camera correctly.
i Clean the lens.
i Cancel Macro mode.
E
".
i This is a characteristic of CCDs and does
not indicate a camera fault.
i Wipe the xD-Picture Card contact area
with a clean dry cloth.
Solutions
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