Mode Dial Functions; Lock; Auto Mode; Buttons Available In Auto Mode - Canon PowerShot A5 Reference Manual

Mode Dial Functions

The Mode Dial allows you to select between
the various shooting and playback modes
featured on the PowerShot A5.

Lock

The Mode Dial should be set to the Lock
position when the camera is not in use. In this
mode the lens cover will close and the camera
power will shut off.
• Ensure that you set the Mode Dial to
the Lock position before you change
a battery, eject a CF card or connect
the camera to a computer or televi-
sion.

Auto Mode

In Auto mode, the camera selects whether or
not to use the flash and automatically chooses
focus, exposure and white balance settings.
The picture format is fixed at Large for this
mode, but the quality setting can be changed.
It is convenient to use this mode for normal
picture taking.

Buttons Available in Auto Mode

Macro Button
Use this button when you want to shoot a
photographic subject 9 to 50 cm distant
from the lens. The
Display Panel when this mode is selected.
Self-Timer Button
Use this button to activate the Self-Timer
mode. The mark displays in the Display
Panel when this mode is selected. The
shutter will activate 10 seconds after the
shutter button is pressed.
mark displays in the
31