Canon S20 operating instructions Using the Self-Timer, Flash Settings, Red-Eye Reduction

(Flash On)

Flash fires with every shot.

(Flash Off)

Flash will not fire

3Shoot.

•The flash is set to fire when the indicator shines red.

Flash Settings

The flash cannot be fired in certain shooting modes.

	Auto Flash	Red-Eye Reduction	On	Off
Auto	•	-	-	•
Manual	•	•	•	•
Image	•	•	•	•
Stitch Assist	-	-	◊	◊

Note: ◊ indicates modes in which the flash setting can only be adjusted for the first image.

Red-Eye Reduction

The red-eye phenomenon is caused by light reflecting back from eyes photo- graphed in dark areas with a flash. It can be prevented by recording in the red- eye reduction mode.

The mode reduces the red-eye appearance by lighting an incandescent lamp when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Using the Self-Timer

1Turn the Mode Dial to the position.

•You can also use the self-timer with the

Mode Dial set to the , or position.

2 Press the button.

3Press the shutter button.

The self-timer indicator will flash and the shutter will activate after 10 seconds. The flashing will accelerate two seconds prior to

Basic functions

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