If a problem arises2089 TroubleshootingThe flash does not firen The flash is set to the flash offmode.n Select a flash mode other thanflash off.P.72o The subject was excessivelyilluminated.o If you want the flash to fire on abrightly illuminated subject, setthe flash to fill-in mode.P.72The image cannot be played backn The power is off. n Turn the camera OFF then ONagain.P.27o The camera is in the shootingmode.o Turn the camera on in theplayback mode.P.27p No pictures have been taken. p Record pictures before playingback.P.59q The image information (filename, etc.) was changed on acomputer.q To avoid camera malfunction,do not change the informationon the card with a computer.P.166The date recorded in the image data is wrongn The date/time is not set. n Set the date/time. The dateand time are not set at the timeof purchase.P.31o The camera has been left withthe battery removed.o Set the date and time again. P.31p The camera detected aproblem in the power supplyfrom the battery/AC adapterduring operation.p The camera may stop workingif the power fails duringoperation. When normaloperation is restored, all thecamera settings may be reset.Set the date and time again.P.31q A card charged with staticelectricity was inserted.q Set the date and time again. P.31The settings are returned to the factory default settingswhen the camera is turned offn The camera was turned offwithout saving the settings.n Set ALL RESET to OFF. P.33Possible cause Corrective action Ref.page