Canon SX100 IS Camcorder User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
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Subject is out of focal range.zShoot with the subject at the correct
focusing distance (p. 194).
zThe camera may be set to an
unintended function (such as
(Macro) or (Manual Focus)).
Cancel the setting.
The subject is hard to focus
on.
zUse the focus lock, AF lock or manual
focus to shoot (p. 103).
Subject in recorded image is too dark.
Insufficient light for shooting.zRaise the built-in flash to (Flash
on) (p. 65).
The subject is
underexposed because the
surroundings are too bright.
zSet the exposure compensation to a
positive (+) setting (p. 114).
zUse the AE Lock or spot metering
functions (pp. 107, 115).
Subject is too far away for
flash to reach.
zShoot within correct flash range of the
subject when using the built-in flash
(p. 195).
zRaise the ISO speed and then shoot
(p. 110).
Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image
flashes white.
Subject is too close, making
the flash too strong.
zShoot within correct flash range of the
subject when using the built-in flash
(p. 195).
zAdjust the flash output with the flash
exposure compensation function
(p. 121).
zTurn [On] the Safety FE (p. 124).
The subject is overexposed
because the surroundings
are too dark.
zSet the exposure compensation to a
negative (–) setting (p. 114).
zUse the AE Lock or spot metering
functions (pp. 107, 115).
Too much light is shining
directly into the camera, or
is being reflected off the
subject.
zChange the shooting angle.