Canon A710 IS Image is blurred or out of focus, Image Seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image

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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