Canon A480 PowerShot A480 Camera User Guide - Page 103

Changing Shooting Functions

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Changing Shooting Functions You can set functions in the 4 tab after pressing the æ button and using the qr buttons to select G (p. 44). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 118 - 119). Turning off the AF Assist Beam If the camera cannot focus in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, the lamp will automatically light to assist focusing. You can turn off the lamp. ● Select [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr buttons to select [Off]. Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. ● Select [Flash Settings], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the qr buttons to select [Off]. 103

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You can set functions in the
4
tab after pressing the
æ
button and
using the
qr
buttons to select
G
(p. 44).
Turning off the AF Assist Beam
If the camera cannot focus in low light conditions when you press the shutter
button halfway, the lamp will automatically light to assist focusing. You can
turn off the lamp.
Select [AF-assist Beam], then press the
qr
buttons to select [Off].
Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function
The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that
occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this
function.
Select [Flash Settings], then press the
m
button.
Press the
op
buttons to select [Red-Eye
Lamp], then press the
qr
buttons to select
[Off].
Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in
modes other than
G
mode, check if the function is available in those
modes (pp. 118 – 119).
Changing Shooting Functions