F10Technical Notes and IndexImages areblurred.• Use the flash.• Increase the ISO sensitivity value.• Enable Photo VR when shooting still images.Enable Movie VR when recording movies.• Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (using the self-timer at the same time is more effective).16, 3547, 4947, 51,5437Bright specksappear inimagescaptured withflash.The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Lowerthe flash, and set the flash mode setting to W (off). 35Flash does notfire.• A shooting mode that restricts the flash isselected.• A function that restricts the flash is enabled.E1444Digital zoomcannot be used.• Digital zoom is set to Off or Crop in the setupmenu.• Digital zoom cannot be used with certainshooting modes or when using certain settings inother functions.47, 5446, 54Image size notavailable.• A function that restricts the Image size option isenabled.• When the scene mode is set to Easy panorama,the image size is fixed.44E11No sound whenthe shutter isreleased.Off is selected for Shutter sound in Soundsettings in the setup menu. No sound is producedwith some shooting modes and settings, even whenOn is selected.46, 54AF-assistilluminatordoes not light.Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setupmenu. AF-assist illuminator may not light dependingon the position of the focus area or the currentshooting mode, even when Auto is selected.47, 54Images appearsmeared. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. F6Colors areunnatural. White balance or hue is not adjusted properly. 47, 49,E5Randomlyspaced brightpixels (“noise”)appear inimage.The subject is dark and the shutter speed is too slowor ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reducedby:• Using the flash• Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting16, 3547, 49Problem Cause/Solution A
