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Memory card is not formatted correctly. zFormat the memory card (p. 29). zIf reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD memory card is write zSlide the write protect tab of the SD protected. memory card upward (p. 87). Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Usually the recorded zConfirm the actual image size with image contains more of the LCD monitor. As there can be a the scene than is seen in noticeable difference, use the LCD the viewfinder. monitor when in macro and super macro mode (p. 15). Image is blurred or out of focus. AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. zIn 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. The camera moves when zSetting the self-timer to (2 the shutter button is seconds) delays the shutter release pressed. for 2 seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image (p. 35). Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot. Subject is out of focal range. zShoot with the subject at the correct shooting distance (p. 96). zUse the Infinity mode to shoot distant subjects (Basic Guide p. 9). The subject is hard to focus on. zUse the focus lock to shoot (p. 47). 76

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Memory card is not
formatted correctly.
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.
SD memory card is write
protected.
Slide the write protect tab of the SD
memory card upward (p. 87).
Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image
Usually the recorded
image contains more of
the scene than is seen in
the viewfinder.
Confirm the actual image size with
the LCD monitor. As there can be a
noticeable difference, use the LCD
monitor when in macro and super
macro mode (p. 15).
Image is blurred or out of focus.
AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off].
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.
The camera moves when
the shutter button is
pressed.
Setting the self-timer to
(2
seconds) delays the shutter release
for 2 seconds and allows the camera
to stop shaking, thus preventing a
blurred image (p. 35).
Even better results can be obtained
by placing the camera on a stable
surface or by using a tripod to shoot.
Subject is out of focal
range.
Shoot with the subject at the correct
shooting distance (p. 96).
Use the Infinity mode to shoot
distant subjects (
Basic Guide
p. 9).
The subject is hard to
focus on.
Use the focus lock to shoot (p. 47)
.