Canon S20 operating instructions With surroundings Positive + setting

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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