Canon 2089B001, User Manual

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Troubleshooting
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AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off]. z 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. 45). Take care not to obstruct
the AF-assist Beam with your hand
when used.
Subject is out of focal range. z Shoot with the subject at the correct
focusing distance (p. 192).
z The camera may be set to an
unintended function (such as
(macro) or (manual focus)).
Cancel the setting.
The subject is hard to focus
on. z Use the focus lock, AF lock or manual
focus to shoot (p. 97).
Subject in recorded image is too dark.
Insufficient light for shooting. z Set the flash to (Flash on) (p. 62).
The subject is
underexposed because the
surroundings are too bright. z Set the exposure compensation to a
positive (+) setting (p. 108).
z Use the AE Lock or spot metering
functions (pp. 101, 109).
Subject is too far away for
flash to reach. z Shoot within correct flash range of the
subject when using the built-in flash
(p. 193).
z Raise the ISO speed and then shoot
(p. 104).
Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image
flashes white.
Subject is too close, making
the flash too strong. z Shoot within correct flash range of the
subject when using the built-in flash
(p. 193).
z Turn [On] the Safety FE (p. 120).
The subject is overexposed
because the surroundings
are too dark. z Set the exposure compensation to a
negative (–) setting (p. 108).
z Use the AE Lock or spot metering
functions (pp. 101, 109).