Canon AUTO ZOOM 1218 - Manual (Page 32)

Eyecup
Two types of rubber-hooded eyecups are supplied with your camera.
One is for use by those not wearing glasses and the other is for
those wearing glasses. Attach the eyecup of your preference.
Shutter Lock Dial
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Safety Lock: When the shutter lock dial is set at " L" the
* shutter release is locked and the power circuit is disconnected.
О Running Lock: Set the shutter lock dial at " R ”, pull the
^ trigger (or press the shutter release button), and the camera
will start to run. Next, while still pulling the trigger, turn the
shutter lock dial to position. You can now release your forefinger
from the trigger and the camera will continue to run until the dial
is returned to ”R” position.
Cable Release Socket
You can use the cable release socket for continuous running or
when the camera is used on a tripod.
Single Frame Release Socket
Single frame photography is performed by inserting the cable
release into the single frame release socket.
Attach your camera on the tripod, set the shutter lock dial at ” R ”,
set the filming speed selector at ”18”, and press the cable release
to expose one frame at a time.