Canon Powershot A40 User Manual page 164

Problem
The subject
comes out
overexposed
(too bright).
The flash
doesn't fire.
Image not
showing on
TV.
Zoom does
not operate.
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Cause
The subject is too
close to the flash.
The subject is brighter
than the surroundings.
Light is shining or
reflecting into the
camera.
The flash mode is set so
that the flash always fires.
The flash mode is set
to Off.
Incorrect video system
setting.
The mode dial is
turned to (stitch
assist).
Zoom button was
pressed while shooting
in movie mode.
Solution
When flash is used, the
distance between lens
and subject should be
no less than 26 cm
(10.2 in.).
Set exposure
compensation to a
negative value.
Adjust the camera
angle.
Set the flash to any
other mode except On.
Set the flash to any
other mode except Off.
Set the video system to
the appropriate setting,
NTSC or PAL, for your
TV. Or, use spot AE
point light metering.
Turn the mode dial to
any mode other than
.
Operate the zoom
before shooting in
movie mode.