Canon POWERSHOT SX201S - Manual (Page 146)

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If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab
(p. 49).
Switching the Focus Setting
The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button
is not pressed. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuses
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
● Choose [Continuous AF], then press the
qr
buttons to choose [Off].
Turning off the AF Assist Beam
The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions
when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp.
● Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr
buttons to choose [Off].
Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in
modes other than
G mode, check if the function is available in those
modes (pp. 166 – 169).
Changing Shooting Functions
On
The camera focuses continuously until
you press the shutter button halfway,
allowing you to shoot without missing
opportunities.
Off This conserves battery power.
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