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Sony NEX-F3 User Manual

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The shutter does not release.

• You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is

set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position.

• Check the free capacity of the memory card.
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly (page 19).

Recording takes a long time.

• The noise reduction function is turned on. This is not a malfunction.
• You are shooting in the RAW mode. Since the RAW data file is large, the

RAW mode shooting may take time.

• The Auto HDR is processing an image.

The image is out of focus.

• The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens.
• You are shooting in manual focus mode. Set [AF/MF Select] to [Autofocus].
• Ambient light is insufficient.
• The subject may require special focusing. Use the [Flexible Spot] or manual

focus function.

The flash does not work.

• Press the

(flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash (page 43).

• You cannot use a flash with the following shooting mode:

– [Bracket: Cont.]
– [Sweep Panorama]
– [3D Sweep Panorama]
– [Night Scene] and [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection]
– [Anti Motion Blur]
– Movie recording

Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash.

• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on

the image. This is not a malfunction.

The flash takes too long to recharge.

• The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has

been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual
to avoid overheating of the flash.

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