Canon S10 Image is blurred, Set the camera to a mode other than, Reset the white balance mode

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Problem

Cause(s)

Solution(s)

Image is blurred

Camera is set to the slow shutter

• Set the camera to a mode other than

 

mode

Slow Shutter

Subject is too dark

Insufficient light for recording

• Change the flash setting to Flash On.

 

 

 

 

Subject is too dark in comparison

• Adjust the exposure compensation to a

 

with surroundings

positive (+) setting.

 

 

• Use the spot exposure metering method

 

 

or the AE lock function to record.

 

White balance setting is inappropriate

• Reset the white balance mode.

 

 

 

 

Subject is too far away for flash to

• Remain within the range of 6.7 in. to 10.8

 

reach

ft. (wide) or 7.5 ft. (telephoto) [17 cm to

 

 

3.3 m (wide) or 2.3 m (telephoto)] from

 

 

the subject for flash photography.

 

 

 

Subject is too bright

Subject is too close

• Remain within the range of 6.7 in. to 10.8

 

 

ft. (wide) or 7.5 ft. (telephoto) [17 cm to

 

 

3.3 m (wide) or 2.3 m (telephoto)] from

 

 

the subject for flash photography.

Subject is too bright compared to surroundings

Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting.

Use the spot exposure metering method or the AE lock function to record.

 

Light is shining directly on or reflected

• Change the shooting angle.

 

onto camera from the subject

 

 

Flash mode is set to Flash On

• Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash Off.

 

 

 

Flash will not fire

Flash mode is set to Flash Off

• Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On.

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Camera User Guide Disclaimer Règlementation canadienne sur les interférences radio FCC NoticeCanadian Radio Interference Regulations Digital Camera, Model PS1025Table of Contents Viewing Image Information Shooting in Manual Mode Shooting in Image ModeRotating an Image Erasing the Displayed Image Setting the LanguageReplacing the Button Battery Protecting ImagesTest Shots Use of the Equipment in a Foreign CountrySafety Precautions Read This First Page Read This First If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Extended StorageGuide to Components Front ViewBack View Mode Dial p Operation PanelMode Dial Lower Indicator IndicatorsUpper Indicator Display PanelPreparing the Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackInstall the battery as shown Diagram Installing the BatteryRechargeable Battery Pack NB-5H Battery TerminalsClose the battery cover Lithium BatteriesTest Conditions Using the AC AdapterBattery Performance Installing a CF Card About CF Cards CF Cards and Estimated CapacitiesHow to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk Device Driver Precautions with CF CardsHow to Remove the Windows Standard Driver Set the date, time and date format Setting the Date and TimeSetting the Menu Language Press the SET buttonAttaching the Wrist Strap Pass the other end of the wrist strap through the small loopConnecting to a TV Shooting Mode Turning the Power On/OffPower Save Function Play ModeUsing the Viewfinder Using the LCD MonitorPressing Fully Using the Shutter ButtonPressing Halfway Following data is shown in informa- tion viewDigital Zoom Setting the ZoomTelephoto/Wide Angle Settings Press the button to cycle through the flash settings Shooting in Auto ModeUsing the Flash Shoot Flash is set to fire when the indicator shines red Using the Self-TimerFlash Settings Red-Eye ReductionUsing the Focus Lock Situations Not Suited to Autofocus PhotographyReplaying Images Erasing Single Images Shoot Shooting in Manual ModeFunctions Available only in manual mode Shooting in Image Mode Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode Horizontal Series Vertical Series 2 MatrixCamera Positioning How to Frame a SubjectWhat is the Stitch Function? LandscapesDocuments Turn the Mode Dial to the position LCD monitor will turn onShooting Select from the following image arrangementsShoot the first frame Approximate File Size of One Image Resolution Image SizeCompression Image Quality 1280 x 960 pixelsShooting Close-Ups Macro Mode Adjusting the Exposure Compensation You can take a shot anytime by pressing the shutter buttonSetting the White Balance Setting the Exposure Metering Method Shooting with the AE LockAdjusting Image Quality Settings Recording Settings Switching the Digital Zoom On/OffReview Feature Switching the Review Feature On/OffResetting the File Number File Number Conventions Turn the Mode Dial to the position Press the button Rotating an ImageJumping Images Or button to jump to the first or last ImageViewing Image Information Starting a Slide ShowSelecting Slide Show Images Setting the Play Time Press the Menu button to close the Select menuSelecting Images for Printing Print Settings Dpof SettingsSetting the Auto Replay On/Off There are two ways to select images for printingPress the Menu button to close the Print menu Maximum of 998 images may be marked for printing Setting the Date/Time Print FunctionSelecting the Print Type Setting the File Number Print Function Resetting Print Settings Erasing Erasing All ImagesProtecting Images ErasingProtected images will be shown with the icon Camera Settings Displaying the Setup MenuSetting the Beep On/Off Adjusting the LCD Monitor BrightnessSetting the Date/Time Formatting a CF CardSetting the Language Replacing the Button Battery Appendices Lens Camera Maintenance Camera Body Optical ViewfinderTroubleshooting Camera will not record CF card slot cover is open Battery cover opened immediAtely after Mode Dial turned to Display panel flashes CFReplace it with a new one Battery pack will not Battery consumed quickly Battery pack capacity reducedBattery pack life exceeded Power adapterReset the white balance mode Set the camera to a mode other thanWith surroundings Positive + setting Onto camera from the subject Flash mode is set to Flash OnList of Message Codes Following codes may appear in the display panelNo CF card List of MessagesBusy By formattingMore Cannot rotateUnidentified Image Edited on another computerRecording Functions Image Quality SettingsList of Functions Specifications PowerShot S10Normal / Fine / Super Fine Battery Pack NB-5H sold separately in some regions Symbols IndexVideo OUT Terminal Canon Customer Support Canon Marketing Services Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. BhdPage Page IE-027-V1 0999CH5.2 Canon INC