Canon SC A60 - Manual (Page 213)

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Appendix
Problem Cause Solution
When flash is used, the
distance between lens
and subject should be
no less than 26 cm (10
in.).
Set exposure
compensation to a
negative value.
Adjust the camera
angle.
Set the flash to any
other mode except On.
This is a normal
occurrence in devices
containing CCDs and
does not constitute a
malfunction. (This red
bar of light will not be
recorded when
shooting still photos,
but it will be recorded
when shooting
movies.)
The subject is too
close to the flash.
The subject is
brighter than the
surroundings.
Light is shining or
reflecting into the
camera.
The flash mode is set
so that the flash
always fires.
Subject is too bright
The subject
comes out
overexposed
(too bright).
A red bar of
light appears
on the upper
part of the
LCD monitor