Canon PowerShot S40 PowerShot S40/S30 Camera User Guide - Page 148

Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Subject in recorded image is too bright Cause Subject too close Subject bright in comparison to the background Light shining directly on subject or reflected off subject into camera Flash set to On Flash will not Flash set to Off fire Image not Camera is set to off showing on TV Incorrect video system setting Zoom does not Zoom lever was moved operate while shooting in movie mode. Solution • Adjust the flash output with the flash exposure compensation function (p. 78). • Set the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting. • Use the AE lock or spot metering function. See Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) (p. 79) and Switching between Metering Modes (p. 82) • Change the shooting angle. • Set the flash to Auto or Off. • Set the flash to Auto or On. • Turn the camera on to either shoot or replay. • Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (See Set up Menu, p. 138). • Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode. 146 Appendices