Canon 970 IS - Manual (Page 18)

Shooting Still Images 16
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 dial to (Auto).
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
green (orange when the flash fires).
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)
Mode Dial
Shutter Button
ON/OFF Button
Indicators
Button
Use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.
Wrist Strap