Canon IXUS 30, IXUS 40 manual Pressing Fully, Press the shutter button fully, AF-assist Beam

2. Pressing Fully

Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the shutter sound to play.

Press the shutter button fully.

While the image is being recorded to the SD card, the indicator blinks green.

Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.

AF-assist Beam

•The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, e.g., dark conditions.

•The AF-assist Beam can be turned off (p. 53).

For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them.

However, please keep in mind the following facts.

-Turning the AF-assist Beam off or shooting in dark places may make it more difficult for the camera to focus.

-The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when the flash is set to or even if the AF-assist Beam is turned off.

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