Canon SD850 IS, 950 IS Image is blurred or out of focus, Image seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image

Memory card is full. zInsert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 8).

zIf required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space.

Memory card is not zFormat the memory card (p. 29). formatted correctly. zIf reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be

damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

SD memory card or zSlide the write protect tab of the

SDHC memory card is memory card upward (p. 132). write protected.

Image seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image

Usually the recorded zConfirm the actual image size with

image contains more of the LCD monitor. Use the LCD

the scene than is seen in monitor when taking close-up shots. the viewfinder.

Image is blurred or out of focus.

The camera moves when	zConfirm the procedures in “
the shutter button is	appears” (p. 118).
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. 24). 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. 138).
The subject is hard to	zUse the focus lock or AF lock to
focus on.	shoot (p. 51).
The Creative Light Effect	zShoot only in dark conditions when
was used when shooting	using the Creative Light Effect
in bright conditions.	(p. 38).

Troubleshooting

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