Canon PowerShot G5 User Guide - Page 199

Problem Cause Solution Subject in recorded image is too bright Subject too close Adjust the flash output with the flash exposure compensation function (p. 100). Subject bright in comparison • Set the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting. to the background • Use the AE lock or spot metering function. See Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) (p. 97) and Switching between Light Metering Modes (p. 83) Light shining directly on subject or reflected off subject into camera Change the shooting angle. Flash set to On. Set the flash to Auto or Off. A vertical bar of Subject is too bright. light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. (This red bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when shooting movies.) White dots or white asterisks appear on the image Light from the flash has This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and reflected off dust particles or does not constitute a malfunction. insects in the air. This occurs more frequently in the following conditions: - When shooting at the wide- angle end. - When shooting with a high aperture value in the aperture-priority AE mode. Flash will not fire Flash set to Off. Set the flash to Auto or On. Image not Incorrect video system showing on TV setting Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p. 165). Shooting mode set to (Stitch Assist) The output will not appear on a TV monitor in Assist) mode. Shoot in a different mode. (Stitch Zoom does not operate. Zoom lever was moved while shooting in movie mode. Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode. CF card image reading is slow Recording images on the CF card takes too long Currently used CF card has been formatted in a different device. Use a CF card formatted with this camera. See Formatting a CF Card (p. 131) Appendix 193