Canon A580 - Manual (Page 17)

Shooting Still Images 15
Getting Started
Shooting Still Images
1.
Press the ON/OFF button.
• The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in
the LCD monitor.
• Pressing the ON/OFF button again turns the power off.
2.
Select a shooting mode.
1. Set the mode switch to
(shooting).
2. Set the mode dial to .
3.
Aim the camera at the subject.
4.
Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus.
• When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights.
Avoiding Camera Shake
Keep your arms tight against your body
while holding the camera firmly by the
sides. Using a tripod is also effective.
( Mode)
Shutter Button
ON/OFF button
Mode Dial
Button
Mode Switch
Indicators