SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected.

zSlide the write protect tab upward (p. 105).

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. Use the LCD monitor when taking close-up shots (p. 12).

Image is blurred or out of focus.

AF-assist Beam is set to

zIn dark places where it is difficult for

[Off].

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. 20). Take care not to

 

obstruct the AF-assist Beam with

 

your hand when used.

 

 

The camera moves when zSet the IS Mode to any setting other

the shutter button is

than [Off] (p. 28).

 

 

pressed.

zSetting the self-timer to

 

(2

 

seconds) delays the shutter

release

 

for 2 seconds after the shutter

 

button is pressed and allows the

 

camera to stop shaking, thus

 

preventing a blurred image (Basic

 

Guide p. 16).

 

 

 

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.zShoot with the subject at the correct shooting distance (p. 119).

The subject is hard to focus zUse the focus lock, AF lock or

on.

manual focus to shoot (p. 46).

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