Canon POWERSHOT A470 User Manual page 136

Subject is out of focal range. • Shoot with the subject at the correct
focusing distance (p. 162).
The camera may be set to an
unintended function (such as Macro
mode). Cancel the setting.
The subject is hard to focus • Use the focus lock to shoot (p. 80).
on.
Subject is too far away for
flash to reach.
Shoot with the subject within the
correct flash range when using the
built-in flash (p. 163).
Raise the ISO speed and then shoot
(p. 81).
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. 163).
The subject is overexposed • Set the exposure compensation to a
because the surroundings negative (-) setting (p. 82).
are too dark. Use the spot metering functions
(p. 83).
Too much light is shining Change the shooting angle.
directly into the camera, or
is being reflected off the
subject.
Flash is set to _ (Flash Set the flash to _-] (Flash off) (p. 59).
on).