Canon SX10IS PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 235

233 Subject is out of focal range. z Shoot with the subject at the correct focusing distance (p. 268). 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. 125). Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting. z Raise the built-in flash to (Flash on) (p. 72). z Use a high-output externally mounted flash. The subject is underexposed because the surroundings are too bright. z Set the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting (p. 134). z Use the AE lock or spot metering functions (p. 137). Subject is too far away for z Shoot within correct flash range of the flash to reach. subject when using the built-in flash (p. 269). z Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 84). 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. 269). z Adjust [Flash Exp. Comp] or [Flash Output] in the [Flash Control] menu (p. 110). z Set the safety FE to [On] (p. 111). The subject is z Set the exposure compensation to a overexposed because the negative (-) setting (p. 134). surroundings are too dark. z Use the AE lock or spot metering functions (p. 137). Troubleshooting