Canon PowerShot S30 - Manual (Page 46)

44 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings
Auto Mode
In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do
everything else.
1
Check that the camera is in Shooting mode (p. 27).
2
Turn the shooting mode dial to .
3
Aim the camera at the subject.
4 Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition
(relative subject size in the viewfinder).
5
Press the shutter button halfway (p. 34).
• Two beeps will sound when the camera has
finished metering, and the indicator beside the
viewfinder will shine green or orange. If the LCD
monitor is on, the AF frame will appear green.
• The shutter speed and aperture settings are
automatically determined and show on the LCD
monitor if it is on.
• The yellow indicator will flash and the beep will sound one time if the
subject is difficult to focus on. The AF frame will also appear yellow.
6 Press the shutter button all the way (p. 34).
• You will hear the sound of the shutter when the shutter activates.
• The picture appears for two seconds on the LCD monitor, if it is on.
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings
AF Frame