a.Flash will not fire:

--Flash set to OFF-Set the flash to Auto or On;

--Flash has not been fully charged. The flash takes a few seconds to charge up while the Operation LED is blinking. Flash light is fully charge when the Operation LED turns off;

--Battery level is low - when teh battery indicator does not show a fully charged battery, the voltage is low for the flash to work. Please change new batteries.

b.Image is blurred/out of focus:

--Subject is out of focal range. Ensure that there is at least 1.5m(5ft)between the camera lens and subject;

--Camera moved - Hold the camera steady while taking the picture. When flash is on, hold the camera steady until flashes have fired two times(First flash is to a red-eye phenomenon and to detect the brightness of the target).

c.Subject in recorded image is too dark:

--Insufficient light for shooting  Set the flash On, or adjust the exposure compensation to a positive(+)setting.

d.Flickering on LCD screen or recorded image:

--Incorrect frequency setting Check the correct anti-flicker frequency(50Hz or 60Hz)under fluorescent light setting.