Canon PowerShot A100 User Manual page 105

Problem
The subject comes The subject is beyond the range of the
out underexposed flash.
(too dark).
The subject comes The subject is too close to the flash.
out overexposed
(too bright).
The subject is brighter than the sur-
roundings.
Light is shining or reflecting into the
camera.
The flash mode is set to On.
The flash doesn't The flash mode is set to Off.
fire.
Cause
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Solution
When flash is used, the distance between lens
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and subject should not exceed 2 m (6.6 ft.).
When flash is used, the distance between lens
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and subject should be no less than 20 cm (7.9
in.).
Set exposure compensation to a negative
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value.
Adjust the camera angle.
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Set the flash to any other mode except On.
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Set the flash to any other mode except Off.
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