Shooting in Auto Mode

In auto mode, the focus, exposure and flash settings are automatically set, making it possible for anyone to photograph effortlessly. The resolution is preset to Large and the compression to Fine and these settings cannot be changed in this mode.

1 Turn the Mode Dial to the position.

2Point the camera at the center of the subject.

3Choose how close you wish the subject to

appear with the or button.

4Press the shutter button halfway and wait for two beeps to sound.

5Press the shutter button the rest of the way. One beep will sound and the shutter will activate.

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In auto mode, the flash can be set to Off and the macro and self-timer features can be used, but the settings are reset to the defaults when the Mode Dial is turned to another position.

Using the Flash

Use the flash as required by the shooting conditions.

1Turn the Mode Dial to the position.

You can also use the flash with the Mode

Dial set to the , or position.

2Press the button to cycle through the flash settings.

(No symbol appears) Flash fires automatically as required by the light levels.

(Red-Eye Reduction) Flash fires using the red- eye reduction function.

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Canon S20 Shooting in Auto Mode, Using the Flash, Press the button to cycle through the flash settings