Canon POWERSHOT A720 IS User Manual page 11

Troubleshooting
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AF-assist Beam is set to • tn 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. 185).
• The camera may be set to an
unintended function (such as Macro
or Manual Focus mode). Cancel the
....... setting.
The subject is hard to focus • Use the focus lock, AF lock or manual
on. focus to shoot (p. 94).
Insufficient light for shooting. • Set the flash to [] (Flash on) (p. 64).
The subject is • Set the exposure compensation to a
underexposed because the positive (+) setting (p. 101 ).
surroundings are too bright. • Use the AE Lock or spot metering
functions (pp. 98, 102).
Subject is too far away for • Shoot with the subject within the
flash to reach, correct flash range when using the
built-in flash (p. 186).
• Raise the IS• speed and then shoot
(p. 100).
Subject is too close, making • Shoot with the subject within the
the flash too strong, correct flash range when using the
built-in flash (p. 186).
• Set the Safety FE to [On] (p. 113).
The subject is overexposed • Set the exposure compensation to a
because the surroundings negative (-) setting (p. 101 ).
are too dark. • Use the AE Lock or spot metering
functions (pp. 98, 102).