Canon S1 IS Digital Camera User Manual


 
132 Appendix
If using rechargeable
batteries: Batteries do
not charge in separately
sold battery charger.
Batteries were placed in the charger in the
wrong direction.
Put batteries back into the charger in the correct direction.
Poor electrical contact. zBe sure to set batteries firmly into the charger.
zBe sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the charger,
and is firmly plugged in to the power outlet.
Battery terminals are dirty. Wipe them well with a dry cloth before charging.
Battery life exceeded. Replace all 4 batteries with new ones.
Image is blurred or out
of focus
Camera moved. zBe careful not to move the camera when pressing the shutter
button.
zUse a tripod at slow shutter speeds when the camera shake
warning appears.
zTurn the Image Stabilizer function on.
Subject out of focal range. Ensure that there is at least 50 cm (1.6 ft.) between the camera
lens and subject.
Subject is hard to focus on. Use the focus lock or the manual focus to shoot the image.
See Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus (p. 93).
Problem Cause Solution