Af-Assist Beam With The Built-In Flash; Shutter Button - Canon EOS Rebel T2 SERIES' EOS 300X SERIES Instruction Manual

• If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zooming
ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus.
• If the built-in flash's pop-up operation is obstructed, the <π> icon
will blink on the LCD panel. Press the shutter button halfway to
resolve the problem.
• When focus is achieved, the autofocus and auto exposure setting
will also be locked.
• If the focus confirmation light <n> blinks, the picture cannot be
taken. (p.30)
• If multiple AF point marks will light, it means that all of them have
achieved focus at the respective points.
• In the Basic Zone modes (except <I> <P> <S> ), the built-in
flash will pop up and fire automatically in low-light or backlit
conditions. To retract the flash, push it back down.
• If you want to use a certain AF point to focus, set the Mode Dial to
<T> and select the AF point manually. (p.29)

AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash

Under low-light conditions, the built-in flash fires a brief burst of
flashes when you press the shutter button halfway. This is to
illuminate the subject to enable easier autofocusing.
• The AF-assist beam does not function in the <I> <P> <S>
modes.
• The AF-assist beam is effective up to about 4 meters/13.1 feet.
• In the Creative Zone modes when the built-in flash is popped up
with the <M> button, the AF-assist beam may be emitted.
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Take the picture.
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Compose the shot and press the
shutter button fully.
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