Canon PowerShot A650IS User Manual page 164

AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off).
The subject is overexposed
because the surroundings
are too dark.
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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. 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
g
(macro) or
1M£]
(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).
Subject in recorded image is too dark.
Insufficient light for shooting .• Set the flash to
U
(Flash on) (p. 62).
The subject is • Set the exposure compensation 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 • Shoot 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 in recorded image is too bright, or image
flashes white.
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).
• Set the exposure compensation to a
negative
H
setting (p. 108).
• Use the AE Lock or spot metering
functions (pp. 101, 109).