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When you set the flash coverage manually, the setting was a
higher number than the lens focal length, resulting in a dark
periphery.

X

Set the flash coverage that is a lower number than the lens focal
length or set it to auto zoom. (p.18)

If only the bottom of the picture looks dark, you were too
close to the subject.

X

Keep at least 0.7 m/2.3 ft away from the subject.

There was a highly reflective object (glass window, etc.) in
the picture.

X

Use FE lock. (p.15)

The subject looks very dark or very bright.

X

Set flash exposure compensation. For a dark subject, set a
decreased flash exposure. And for a bright subject, set an
increased flash exposure. (p.14)

You used high-speed sync.

X

With high-speed sync, the effective flash range will be shorter.
Make sure the subject is within the effective flash range displayed.
(p.16)

The shooting mode was set to <W>, and the scene was
dark.

X

Use a tripod or set the shooting mode to . (p.12)

The Mode Dial is set to a Basic Zone mode.

X

Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode.

The periphery or bottom of the picture looks dark.

The flash exposure is underexposed or overexposed.

The picture is really blurred.

The buttons do not work.

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