Canon A480 PowerShot A480 Camera User Guide - Page 19

Pressing the Shutter Button

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Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop). X The camera automatically makes the necessary settings for shooting, such as focusing and setting the brightness. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice. Press fully (to the second stop). X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the image may not be in focus. 19

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The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure
to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot.
Press halfway (lightly to the first
stop).
The camera automatically makes the
necessary settings for shooting, such as
focusing and setting the brightness.
When the camera focuses, it will beep
twice.
Press fully (to the second stop).
The camera plays the shutter sound and
takes the shot.
Pressing the Shutter Button
If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the
image may not be in focus.