FujiFilm Finepix S8600 Series Owner's Manual page 112

Problem Problem
The flash does
not fire.
Flash
Flash mode
not available.
The flash does
not fully light
the subject.
102
Possible cause Possible cause
The flash is lowered.
The flash is charging.
The flash is not available in the current shoot-
ing mode.
The batteries are exhausted.
The camera is in super macro or continuous
shooting mode.
The desired flash mode is not available in the
current shooting mode.
The subject is not in range of the flash.
The flash window is obstructed.
Fast shutter speed selected.
Solution Solution
Raise the flash.
Wait for the flash to charge.
Choose a different shooting mode.
Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries.
Turn super macro off and use a shooting
mode other than continuous shooting mode.
Choose a different shooting mode.
Position the subject in range of the flash.
Hold the camera correctly.
Choose a slower shutter speed.
Troubleshooting
Page Page
35
35
20
7
34, 20
20
114
16
28, 29