Canon PowerShot SD100, User Manual

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B
asic Functions
Pressing Fully
Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the
shutter sound to sound.
Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.
AF-assist Beam
• The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is
pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e., dark
conditions.
• The AF-assist Beam can be turned off (p. 150).
For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when
shooting in the dark to avoid startling them.
However, please keep in mind the following facts.
- Turning the AF-assist Beam off may make it more difficult for the
camera to focus.
- The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when the flash is set to
or even if the AF-assist Beam is turned off.
Press the shutter button fully.
While the image is being recorded to the SD
card, the indicator beside the viewfinder
blinks green.