Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 171

Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 196 - 197). Turning Off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp. z Choose [AF-assist Beam], then touch qr to choose [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. z Touch [Flash Settings]. z Drag up or down the screen to choose [Red-Eye Lamp], then touch qr to choose [Off]. 171