Canon S31S appendix M, an mo esofSpeclaScene

Subject is too close, making the flash too s_'ong.

Subject is over exposed clue to the surrounding area being too dark.

Light is shining directly on _e subject or reltected off the subject into the camera.

Flash is set to on.

ISO speed is too high.

Light from the flash has

reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. When

shooting at the maximum wide angle.

Light reflac_ng back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas,

•Shoot wi_in correct shooting distance of_e subject when using the internal flash (p. 147).

•Set the exposure compensefJon to a negative (-) setting (p. 75).

•Use the AE look or the spot metering function (pp. 70, 73).

•Change the shooting angle.

•Push down the flash to off (_ (Flash off) (Basic Guide p. 11).

•Selecting high ISOspeeds or _ (High ISO Auto) may increase the amount of noise in an image. When picture quality is the priority, select lower ISOspeeds (p. 69).

•In m, an mo esofSpeclaScene

mode, lhe ISOspeed increasesand noise may occur.

•This is a phenomenon _at occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction.

•Under these conditions, use the _, red-eye reduction mode (Basic Guide p. 11). For this mode to be effecSve, the subject must be looking right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp.

•Even better results can he obtained by increasing _e lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject.