User guide

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Memory card is not
formatted correctly.
z Format the memory card (p. 37).
z If reformatting does not work, the
memory card logic circuits may be
damaged. Consult the nearest
Canon Customer Support Help
Desk.
SD memory card or
SDHC memory card is
write protected.
z Slide the write protect tab upward
(p. 161).
Image is blurred or out of focus.
The camera moves when
the shutter button is
pressed.
z Confirm the procedures in
“ appears” (p. 146).
AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off].
z In dark places where it is difficult
for the camera to focus, the AF-
assist Beam will emit to assist
focusing. As the AF-assist Beam
will not function when turned off,
set it [On] to activate it (p. 29).
Take care not to obstruct the AF-
assist Beam with your hand when
used.
Subject is out of focal
range.
z Shoot with the subject at the
correct focusing distance (p. 180).
The subject is hard to
focus on.
z Use the focus lock, AF lock or
manual focus to shoot (p. 73).
Subject in recorded image is too dark.
Insufficient light for
shooting.
z Raise the flash and set to
(Flash on) (Basic Guide p. 15).
z Use a high-output externally
mounted flash.
The subject is
underexposed because
the surroundings are too
bright.
z Set the exposure compensation to
a positive (+) setting (p. 83).
z Use the AE lock or spot metering
function (p. 84, 78).