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Static electricity may occasionally prevent the camera from operating correctly. If this 
should occur, try removing and then reloading the batteries. If the camera turns on and 
operates properly, this indicates that there is no malfunction. You can use the camera 
as usual.
Subject is not in 
focus
Subject is difficult to 
focus on with 
autofocus
Lock focus on another object located at 
same distance (press shutter release 
button halfway), then aim at target and 
press shutter release button fully (p.39), 
or use Manual Focus mode. (p.72)
Subject is not in 
focusing area
Position subject in focus frame in middle of 
LCD monitor. If the subject is outside the 
focusing area, aim the camera at the subject 
and lock the focus (press shutter release 
button halfway), then compose picture and 
press the shutter release button fully.
Subject is too close
Set focus mode to q. (p.71)
Focus mode is set to q
Normal pictures will be out of focus if 
taken with focus mode set to q.
Flash does not 
discharge
Flash mode is set to a 
(flash off)
Set to Auto or b (Flash On). (p.73)
Drive mode is set to 1
Focus mode is set to 
s
Shooting mode is set 
to C or y
Flash will not discharge in these modes.
USB connection 
with computer 
does not work 
properly
USB connection mode 
is set to [PictBridge]
Change the USB connection mode to 
[PC]. (p.137)
USB connection 
with printer does 
not work properly
USB connection mode 
is set to [PC]
Change the USB connection mode to 
[PictBridge]. (p.118)
Problem
Cause
Remedy
