Canon S100 manual Flash will not fire, Subject is too bright

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		Appendices

Subject is too bright
	Cause	Solution
	Subject is too close	• When using the flash, stay 27 cm to
		3 m (11 in. to 10 ft.) from the
		subject at the maximum wide angle
		or 27 cm to 2 m (11 in. to 7 ft.)
		from the subject at the maximum
		telephoto setting.
	Subject is much	• Adjust the exposure compensation
	brighter than its	to a negative (-) setting.
	surroundings
	Light is shining directly	• Change the shooting angle.
	on subject or reflected
	off subject onto
	camera
	Flash is set to On	• Set the flash to Auto or Off.

Flash will not fire
	Cause	Solution
	Flash is set to Off	• Set the flash to Auto or On.

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