Image Is Blurred Or Out Of Focus - Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS Advanced User's Manual

Memory card is full.
Memory card is not
formatted correctly.
SD memory card or
SDHC memory card is
write protected.
Image seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image
Usually the recorded
image contains more of
the scene than is seen in
the viewfinder.

Image is blurred or out of focus.

The camera moves when
the shutter button is
pressed.
AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off].
Subject is out of focal
range.
The subject is hard to
focus on.
The Creative Light Effect
was used when shooting
in bright conditions.
Insert a new memory card (Basic
Guide p. 8).
If required, download the images to a
computer and erase them from the
memory card to make space.
Format the memory card (p. 29).
If reformatting does not work, the
memory card logic circuits may be
damaged. Consult the nearest
Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Slide the write protect tab of the
memory card upward (p. 132).
Confirm the actual image size with
the LCD monitor. Use the LCD
monitor when taking close-up shots.
Confirm the procedures in "
appears" (p. 118).
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. 24). Take care not to obstruct the
AF-assist Beam with your hand when
used.
Shoot with the subject at the correct
focusing distance (p. 138).
Use the focus lock or AF lock to
shoot (p. 51).
Shoot only in dark conditions when
using the Creative Light Effect
(p. 38).
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