Canon PowerShot SD500 PowerShot SD500/DIGITAL IXUS 700 Camera User Guide - Page 111

Shooting Adjusting the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. 1 In the FUNC. menu, select *. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Use the or button to select a speed. You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3 Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen. • Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. • The AUTO setting selects the optimal speed. It will automatically raise the speed when the light from the flash is insufficient to illuminate the subject matter. See Photo Tips and Information (p. 181). 109