Canon PowerShot SD950 IS User Manual page 193

Troubleshooting
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- 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. 49). Take care not to obstruct
the AF-assist Beam with your hand
when used.
- Shoot with the subject at the correct
focusing distance (p. 214).
- The camera may be set to an
unintended function (such as Macro).
Cancel the setting.
- Use the focus lock, AF lock to shoot
(p. 100).
- Confirm the procedures in
"[I]
appears" (p. 189).
Subject is out of focal range
The subject is hard to focus
on.
The camera moves when
the shutter button is
pressed.
AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off].
Insufficient light for - Set the flash to
U
(Flash on) (p. 71).
shooting.
The subject is - Set the exposure compensation to a
underexposed because the positive (+) setting (p. 107).
surroundings are too bright. : - Use the AE Lock or spot metering
functions (pp. 102, 108).
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. 215).
• Raise the ISO speed and then shoof
(p. 104).