Canon PowerShot A200 Mode D'Emploi

The subject is beyond the range of the 
flash.

The subject is too close to the flash.

The subject is brighter than the sur-
roundings.

Light is shining or reflecting into the 
camera.

The flash mode is set to On.

The flash mode is set to Off.

The subject comes 
out underexposed 
(too dark).

The subject comes 
out overexposed 
(too bright).

The flash doesn't 
fire.

When flash is used, the distance between lens 
and subject should not exceed 2 m (6.6 ft.).

When flash is used, the distance between lens 
and subject should be no less than 20 cm (7.9 
in.).

Set exposure compensation to a negative 
value.

Adjust the camera angle.

Set the flash to any other mode except On.

Set the flash to any other mode except Off.

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The camera was moving when you took 
the shot.

Autofocus function hampered by 
obstruction to AF-assist beam.

The AF-assist beam settings are set to 
[Off].

The subject was outside the range over 
which the camera can focus.

Insufficient light for shooting.

The subject is darker than the 
surroundings.

Shots are blurry or 
unfocused.

The subject comes 
out underexposed 
(too dark).

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Hold the camera steady when shooting.

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Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam 
flash part with a finger or other object.

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Turn the [AF-assist beam] of the Rec. menu 
[On] (p. 88).

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Ensure that there is at least 20 cm (7.9 in.) 

between the camera lens and subject.

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Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups 

between 5 to 20 cm (2 to 7.9 in.) from the 
lens.

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When shooting distant subjects, set the 

camera to infinity mode.

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Set the flash on.

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Set exposure compensation to a positive 

value.

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