FujiFilm FinePix J38 Owner's Manual page 89

Problem Problem
The flash is charging.
The camera is in a shooting mode in which
the flash does not fire.
The flash does
The battery is exhausted.
not fire.
The camera is in continuous mode.
The camera is in silent mode.
Flash
The flash is off (W).
The camera is in a shooting mode which
Some flash
makes some flash modes unavailable.
modes are not
available. The camera is in silent mode.
The flash does
The subject is not in range of the flash.
not fully light the
The flash window is obstructed.
subject.
The lens is dirty.
The lens is blocked.
Pictures are
R is displayed during shooting and the
blurred.
Problem
focus frame is displayed in red.
images
0 is displayed during shooting.
Pictures are The ambient temperature is high and the
mottled. subject is poorly lit.
Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution
Wait for the flash to charge.
Choose a different shooting mode.
Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged
spare battery.
Select OFF for c CONTINUOUS.
Turn silent mode off .
Choose a different flash mode.
Choose a different shooting mode.
Turn silent mode off .
Position the subject in range of the flash.
Hold the camera correctly.
Clean the lens.
Keep objects away from the lens.
Check focus before shooting.
Use the flash or a tripod.
This is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction. Choose a lower sensitivity.
Troubleshooting
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