Be careful not to block the AF- assist Beam with fingers or other items. Try using a tripod or other stable support, and use the camera's self-timer to ensure that nothing is blocking the AF-assist beam.
When an image is blurry or cannot be brought into focus during shooting, there are certain tips to help overcome this. You can prevent camera shake by holding the camera firmly.
You can create a wide panoramic image by merging several images, such as those shot in the camera's Stitch Assist mode. Use the PhotoStitch program to merge the images.
Troubleshooting the Canon Solution Disk Installation ] installation feature and selecting the software to install may help in some cases where installation is failing. This can also be achieved by exploring the supplied CD-ROM and choosing the software installation for each piece of software.