Canon EOS REBEL T1 i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual page 117

Using AF to Focus
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Focus the subject.
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Aim the AF point over the subject,
and hold down the
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button.
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The Live View image will turn off, the
reflex mirror will go back down, and
AF will be executed.
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When focus is achieved, the beeper
will sound and the Live View image
will reappear.
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The AF point used to focus will be
displayed in red.
Take the picture.
~ Check the focus and exposure, then
press the shutter button to take the
picture (p.1 06).
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You cannot take a picture during autofocusing. Take the picture only
while the Live View image is displayed.
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AF is not possible with Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately).
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