Most point and shoots, you have to use autofocus. I think your pictures are blurry cause of handshake and not necessarily out of focus. If you have some sample pics, put them up here and we can tell if it was handshake or a focus problem.

If it's shaky pix, try using a tripod or resting your elbows on a stationary object, like a chair.

Here's a tip - press the shutter button halfway first. This will make the autofocus kick in. Then steady your hand and press is all the way in. DO NOT STAB THE BUTTON. This is common - people mash the shutter button like it needs a lot of force to get it going. It's not. The harder/faster you press it, the more likely your camera shakes at the vital moment.

If you have photoshop, you can clean up a picture that has camera shake or is out-of-focus by using the Unsharp Mask filter. It makes the pic look cleaner, but how much it can be improved depends on the level of shake, of course.

Hope this helps!