Canon PowerShot G9 - Manual (Page 95)

Shooting Using the Mode Dial 93
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270).
The camera automatically sets set the shutter speed and aperture
value to match the brightness of the scene. You can set the ISO
speed, exposure compensation and white balance.
Program AE
Shooting Mode
1
Set the mode dial to .
2
Shoot.
z When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter
speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD
monitor when the button is pressed halfway. Use the
following shooting methods to obtain the correct exposure
and make them show in white.
- Use the flash (p. 74).
- Adjust the ISO Speed (p. 84).
- Change the metering method (p. 136).
- Set the ND filter on (p. 132).
z You can change the combinations of shutter speeds and
aperture values without altering the exposure (p. 129).