Canon POWERSHOT A650IS User Manual page 16

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1621 Troubleshooting
AF-assist Beam is set to • In dark places where it is difficult for
[Off]. 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. 45). Take care not to obstruct
the AF-assist Beam with your hand
when used.
Subject is out of focal range. • Shoot with the subject at the correct
focusing distance (p. 192).
• The camera may be set to an
unintended function (such as []
(macro) or [] (manual focus)).
Cancel the setting.
The subject is hard to focus • Use the focus lock, AF lock or manual
on. focus to shoot (p. 97).
Insufficient light for shooting• Set the flash to [] (Flas h on) (p. 62).
The subject is • Set the exposure compensat on to a
underexposed because the positive (+) setting (p. 108).
surroundings are too bright. • Use the AE Lock or spot metering
functions (pp. 101,109).
Subject is too far away for • Shoat within correct flash range of the
flash to reach, subject when using the built-in flash
(p. 193).
• Raise the ISO speed and then shoot
(p. 104).
Subject is too close, making • Shoot within correct flash range of the
the flash too strong, subject when using the built-in flash
(p. 193).
• Turn [On] the Safety FE (p. 120).
The subject is overexposed • Set the exposure compensation to a
because the surroundings negative (-) setting (p. 108).
are too dark. • Use the AE Lock or spot metering
functions (pp. 101,109).