Camera; 7Safety Release Lock; Using The Built-In Flash - Canon 300X Instruction Manual

7Safety Release Lock

This prevents shutter release if there is no film loaded or if there is
no lens attached. It is particularly effective against missed shots
due to no film.
If you press the shutter button while there is no film in the camera
or no lens attached, "
in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

Using the Built-in Flash

With E-TTL II autoflash, high-precision and consistent flash exposures
can be obtained.
In a Basic Zone Mode
In low-light or backlit conditions, the built-in flash will pop up and fire
automatically (except in <I> <P> <S> modes).
In a Creative Zone Mode
Press the <M> button to pop up the built-in flash.
T
: Use this mode for automatic flash photography. The flash
sync speed (1/60-1/125 sec.) and aperture value will be set
automatically as with the <Y> (Full Auto) mode.
R : Use this mode if you want to set the flash sync speed
manually (within 30 sec. - 1/125 sec.). The camera will set
the flash aperture value automatically to obtain a correct
flash exposure.
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" (F: film) or "
1
Move the <>> arrow to the
<7> icon.
•
While looking at the LCD panel,
press the <\> button. (∫)
2
Set it to " ."
•
Turn the <l> dial.
•
To cancel the setting, set it to " ."
" (L: lens) will blink