My pictures are blurry! Especially when taking pictures of people.

This happens when I use the auto mode, indoors and out, and especially when I am taking a group photo. I have changed the AA batteries, tried different modes, etc. Is a year and a half all I get from this camera?

I have the same problem with my A620. I reset the camera, pulled the batteries and there has been no change in performance. Also Canon does not have any firmware updates on its website. Is this a common problem with A620's? Mine is also a year and half old.

From what I've read, this seems to be an issue with the auto settings which lean towards slower settings which aren't the best for situations where camera shake becomes a factor.

Here's an interesting take on it:
The "auto" ISO mode seems to hang on to slow settings for all it's worth, even when it causes the shutter speed to drop below that at which the camera can be handheld without risking image blur due to shake. If you want to force the camera to use the fastest shutter speed you should manually set ISO 400, though this can only be done in the P, Av, TV and M modes (in all "fully auto" scene and programmed modes ISO is also set to "auto")"

This can easily be addressed in a firmware update. Until then, I'd just make sure you're setting your ISO manually and shooting in "P" mode when you need to.

Thanks for the responses and suggestions. I am still having trouble with the camera, but using the P or M mode does help some. I am patiently waiting for a firmware update. My husband took the camera on an overseas trip and the landscape photos are great - but as soon as a PERSON steps into the frame, it won't/can't focus.

Blurry pictures can be a result of just about anything, really. In night modes it can be the low light and long distances fooling the auto focus. In pictures like the one you suggested, it's often helpful to take your time and prefocusing. Press down on the shutter half way to lock in the focus on your subject. Then, with it pressed half way, recompose your photograph and take the picture by pressing the shutter the rest of the way. With practice, you'll be able to do this quicker. You can also use a flash, even in daylight, which will "freeze" your subject and allow it to pop in the picture. If someone is moving in the shot, panning with the action will help as well.

This is not a setting issue. The AF on the camera is not working. I and several other on the web have the same issue. I'm looking for a way to clean the CCD array to see if that resolves the issue. Anyone know how to remove the lens? Unlocking the lens ring is easy, but then what?
Thanks