Canon S20 operating instructions Shooting in Manual Mode, Functions Available only in manual mode

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Shooting

This section explains how to photograph in the Manual, Image and Stitch Assist modes. Read this section for a detailed understanding of the general recording features.

Shooting in Manual Mode

In this mode, you can manually select features such as resolution, compression, exposure compensation and white balance settings.

1Turn the Mode Dial to the position.

2 Adjust the settings as required.

•You can adjust all settings, such as the flash, continuous shooting, exposure compensa- tion, white balance, image quality (gain, contrast and sharpness) and the AE lock.

•The camera remembers these settings, except for the macro, self-timer and continuous mode settings, even when the Mode Dial is turned to another position or the battery is replaced.

Functions Available only in manual mode

AE Lock (p. 45)

Exposure Metering Mode (p. 45)

Gain/Contrast/Sharpness (p. 46)

3 Shoot.

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