Advanced Camera User Guide

Troubleshooting
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Memory card is full. zInsert a new memory card (Basic
Guide p. 8).
zIf required, download the images to a
computer and erase them from the
memory card to make space.
Memory card is not
formatted correctly.
zFormat the memory card (p. 29).
zIf reformatting does not work, the
memory card logic circuits may be
damaged. Consult the nearest
Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
SD memory card or
SDHC memory card is
write protected.
zSlide the write protect tab of the
memory card upward (p. 132).
Image seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image
Usually the recorded
image contains more of
the scene than is seen in
the viewfinder.
zConfirm the actual image size with
the LCD monitor. Use the LCD
monitor when taking close-up shots.
Image is blurred or out of focus.
The camera moves when
the shutter button is
pressed.
zConfirm the procedures in “
appears” (p. 118).
AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off].
zIn 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
(p. 24). Take care not to obstruct the
AF-assist Beam with your hand when
used.
Subject is out of focal
range.
zShoot with the subject at the correct
focusing distance (p. 138).
The subject is hard to
focus on.
zUse the focus lock or AF lock to
shoot (p. 51).
The Creative Light Effect
was used when shooting
in bright conditions.
zShoot only in dark conditions when
using the Creative Light Effect
(p. 38).