Canon SD980 PowerShot SD980 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 200 IS Camera User Guide - Page 143

Changing Shooting Functions

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Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48). 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. 156 - 159). 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. ● Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr buttons 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. ● Choose [Flash Settings], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. 143

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If you set the mode switch to
4
, and the mode to
G
, you can change the
settings in the
4
tab (p. 48).
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.
Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the
qr
buttons 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.
Choose [Flash Settings], then press the
m
button.
Press the
op
buttons or turn the
Â
dial to
choose [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the
qr
buttons to choose [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. 156 – 159).
Changing Shooting Functions