Canon PowerShot SD100, User Manual

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You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the
contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a
subject is backlit.
You must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if the flash
fires.
To release the AE lock
Press the button.
The AE lock may release if you press any button other than the
button.
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
1
Press the DISP. button to turn the
LCD monitor on.
2
Focus on the part of the subject on
which you wish to lock the exposure
setting.
3 Press and hold the shutter button
halfway until two beeps sound.
Without releasing your finger, press
the
button.
• The exposure setting is locked.
• The
icon will display.
4
Re-aim the camera to compose the
shot as desired and press the
shutter button fully.