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Ambient light is insufficient.
The subject you are shooting is not suitable for auto-focusing. Shoot in [Flexible Spot] mode or
manual focus mode.
[277] Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Shooting still images/movies
The flash does not work.
Raise the flash.
You cannot use a flash in the following situations:
[Night Scene] or [Hand-held Twilight] in Scene Selection is selected.
During Sweep Panorama shooting.
During movie recording.
[278] Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Shooting still images/movies
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.
[279] Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Shooting still images/movies
The recording date and time are not displayed on the
screen.
While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
[280] Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Shooting still images/movies
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
Set the correct date and time.