Canon A420 User Manual
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Memory card is not
formatted correctly.
z
.
z
If reformatting does not work, the
memory card logic circuits may be
damaged. Consult the nearest
Canon Customer Support Help
Desk.
SD memory card is write
protected.
z
Slide the write protect tab of the SD
Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image
Usually the recorded
image contains more of
the scene than is seen in
the viewfinder.
z
Confirm the actual image size with
the LCD monitor. As there can be a
noticeable difference, use the LCD
monitor when in macro and super
macro mode
Image is blurred or out of focus.
AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off].
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In dark places where it is difficult for
the camera to focus, the AF-assist
Beam will emit to assist focusing. As
the AF-assist Beam will not function
when turned off, set it [On] to activate it
. Take care not to obstruct the
AF-assist Beam with your hand when
used.
The camera moves when
the shutter button is
pressed.
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Setting the self-timer to
(2 seconds) delays the shutter
release for 2 seconds and allows the
camera to stop shaking, thus
preventing a blurred image
Even better results can be obtained
by placing the camera on a stable
surface or by using a tripod to shoot.
Subject is out of focal
range.
z
Shoot with the subject at the correct
z
Use the Infinity mode to shoot
distant subjects (Basic Guide p. 9).
The subject is hard to
focus on.
z
Use the focus lock to shoot