Canon powershot SD870IS digital elph User Manual page 193

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AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off].
Subject is out of focal range.
The subject is hard to focus
on.
Subject in recorded image is too dark.
Insufficient light for
shooting.
The subject is
underexposed because the
surroundings are too bright.
Subject is too far away for
flash to reach.
Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image
flashes white.
Subject is too close, making
the flash too strong.
The subject is overexposed
because the surroundings
are too dark.
Troubleshooting
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. 49). Take care not to obstruct
the AF-assist Beam with your hand
when used.
Shoot with the subject at the correct
focusing distance (p. 214).
The camera may be set to an
unintended function (such as macro).
Cancel the setting.
Use the focus lock, AF lock to shoot
(p. 100).
Set the flash to (Flash on) (p. 71).
Set the exposure compensation to a
positive (+) setting (p. 107).
Use the AE Lock or spot metering
functions (pp. 102, 107).
Shoot with the subject within the
correct flash range when using the
built-in flash (p. 215).
Raise the ISO speed and then shoot
(p. 104).
Shoot with the subject within the
correct flash range when using the
built-in flash (p. 215).
Set the exposure compensation to a
negative (–) setting (p. 107).
Use the AE Lock or spot metering
functions (pp. 102, 107).
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