Fuji Flim Fine Pix S1000fd problems

[[cTx]Hype]

Ok so I just got this camera and about 50% of my pics are coming out really dim or entirely black even in sunshine and light, this happens on every setting but manual and i dont use manual for quick snap shots so this is a problem. What I think is happening is that the light sensor is being covered by my hand and thinking its darker than it is (see photo)
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj292/Knight-08/fujifilm-s1000fd.jpg

I think that thing to the left of the lens is the light sensor?

[[XC] 2long4u]

That is the AF assist light.
The exposure sensor is in the body.
Try taking the lens cap off. :shrug::rofl:
Does it do it on the P setting too?

[[cTx]Hype]

Yes the lens cap is off.. I knew that would be the first thing some one asked lol. What is P setting?

[Metric]

Hype;3194867']Yes the lens cap is off.. I knew that would be the first thing some one asked lol. What is P setting?
The P option is basically a 'point-and-shoot' setting where the camera has full control over shutter speed, aperture and ISO levels.

[[cTx]Hype]

Oh ok um i thought that was what "Auto" was for :O but yeah it does do it on that as well.

[[XC] 2long4u]

The P is for priority auto where you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture if you want. But it will default to whatever it picks.