F10Technical Notes and IndexShooting IssuesProblem Cause/Solution ACannot switch to shootingmode. Disconnect USB cable. 67, 72,E17No image captured whenthe shutter-release button ispressed.• When camera is in playback mode, press theA button, the shutter-release button, or theb (e movie-record) button.• When menus are displayed, press the d button.• Batteries are exhausted.• When flash lamp flashes, flash is charging.2832048Camera cannot focus.• Subject is too close. Try shooting using easy automode, Close-up scene mode, or macro mode.• The intended subject is one with which autofocusdoes not perform well.• Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.• Turn camera off and then on again.34, 38, 516184, E5521Images are blurred.• Use flash.• Increase the ISO sensitivity value.• Enable vibration reduction or motion detection.• Use D (best shot selector).• Use tripod and self-timer.4657, E3084, E53,E5438, 57,E2949Streaks of light or partialdiscoloration are visible inthe monitor.Smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes theimage sensor. When shooting with Continuous setto Multi-shot 16 and when recording movies,avoiding bright objects, such as the sun, reflections ofthe sun, and electric lights is recommended.57, E29,F3Bright specks appear inimages captured with flash.Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Lower the flash orset the flash mode setting to W (off). 5, 47
