Canon A400 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Shots are blurry or
unfocused.
The camera was moving when you
took the shot.
z
Hold the camera steady when shooting.
Autofocus function hampered by
obstruction to AF-assist beam.
z
Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam
flash part with a finger or other object.
The AF-assist beam is set to [Off]. z Turn the [AF-assist beam] setting [On] (p. 65).
The subject was outside the range
over which the camera can focus.
z
Ensure that there is at least 47 cm (1.5 ft.)
between the camera lens and subject.
z
When shooting subjects within the 5 to 47 cm
(2.0 in. - 1.5 ft.) wide angle range or the 30 to
47 cm (1.0 - 1.5 ft.) telephoto range, use Macro
mode.
z
When shooting distant subjects, set the camera
to infinity mode.
The subject is difficult to focus on. z Use the Focus Lock when shooting (See Using
the Focus Lock (p. 73)).
The subject comes
out underexposed
(too dark).
Insufficient light for shooting.
z
Set the flash on.
The subject is darker than the
surroundings.
z
Set exposure compensation to a positive value
or use the spot metering function.
The subject is beyond the range of
the flash.
z
When flash is used, the distance between lens
and subject should not exceed 2.0 m (6.6 ft.)
(W/T).
z
Raise the ISO speed (See Changing the ISO
Speed (p. 79)).
Problem
Cause
Solution