Canon G9 out of focus, Image is blurred or, Subject in recorded image is too dark, Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image

214Troubleshooting

SD memory card or SDHC zSlide the write protect tab upward

memory card is write (p. 232). protected.

Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image.

Usually the recorded	zConfirm the actual image size with the
image contains more of	LCD monitor. Use the LCD monitor
the scene than is seen in	when taking close-up shots (p. 75).
the viewfinder.
Image is blurred or	out of focus.
The camera moves when zConfirm the procedures in
the shutter button is	“	appears” (p. 212).
pressed.
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. 49). Take care not to obstruct the
	AF-assist Beam with your hand when
	used.
Subject is out of focal	zShoot with the subject at the correct
range.	focusing distance (p. 252).
	zThe camera may be set to an
	unintended function (such as macro).
	Cancel the setting.
The subject is hard to	zUse the focus lock, AF lock or manual
focus on.	focus to shoot (p. 123).

Subject in recorded image is too dark.

Insufficient light for	zSet the built-in flash to	(Flash on)
shooting.	(p. 74).

zUse a high-output externally mounted flash.

zSet [ND Filter] to [Off] (p. 132).

The subject is	zSet the exposure compensation to a
underexposed because	positive (+) setting (p. 135).
the surroundings are too zUse the AE lock or spot metering
bright.	function (pp. 128, 136).