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Mode Dial Functions

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Mode Dial Functions Mode Dial Functions The Mode Dial allows you to select between the various shooting and playback modes featured on the PowerShot A50. Lock Auto Mode The Mode Dial should be set to the L (Lock) position when the camera is not in use. In this mode the lens cover will close and the camera power will shut off. • Ensure that you turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position before you change a battery, eject a CF card or connect the camera to a computer or television. 56 In Auto mode, the camera selects whether or not to use the flash and automatically chooses focus, exposure and white balance settings. The size is fixed at Large for this mode, but the quality setting can be changed. It is convenient to use this mode for normal picture taking. Buttons Available in Auto Mode • Macro Button Use this button to shoot a photographic subject 6.7 to 20in. (17 to 50cm) from the lens. The icon displays in the Display Panel when this mode is selected. • Self-Timer Button Use this button to activate the Self-Timer mode. The icon displays in the Display Panel when this mode is selected. The shutter will activate 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.

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Mode Dial Functions
The Mode Dial allows you to select between the various shooting and playback modes featured on
the PowerShot A50.
Mode Dial Functions
Lock
The Mode Dial should be
set to the L (Lock) position
when the camera is not in
use. In this mode the lens cover will close and
the camera power will shut off.
• Ensure that you turn the Mode Dial to
the L (Lock) position before you change
a battery, eject a CF card or connect the
camera to a computer or television.
Auto Mode
In Auto mode, the camera
selects whether or not to use
the flash and automatically
chooses focus, exposure and white balance settings.
The size is fixed at Large for this mode, but the
quality setting can be changed. It is convenient to
use this mode for normal picture taking.
Buttons Available in Auto Mode
• Macro Button
Use this button to shoot a photographic
subject 6.7 to 20in. (17 to 50cm) from the
lens. The
icon displays in the Display
Panel when this mode is selected.
• Self-Timer Button
Use this button to activate the Self-Timer
mode. The
icon displays in the Display
Panel when this mode is selected.
The shutter will activate 10 seconds after
the shutter button is pressed.