Canon 970 IS - Manual (Page 116)

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You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area
guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the
position of your subject.
Setting the Display Overlays
Available Shooting Modes p. 232
Off –
Grid Lines Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts. Helps
confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject.
3:2 Guide
Helps confirm the print area for L-size or postcard size in 3:2
aspect ratio*. Areas outside the printable area are grayed out.
* Images are still recorded at the standard aspect ratio of 4:3.
Both Displays both the grid lines and the 3:2 guide simultaneously.
1
Select [Disp. Overlay].
1. Press the button.
2. In the menu, use the or
button to select [Disp. Overlay].
2
Make settings.
1. Use the or button to select the
option.
2. Press the button.
z Only grid lines can be configured for the or mode.
z The grid lines and 3:2 guide will not be recorded in the
image.