Canon POWERSHOT SX150 IS User Manual page 74

You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.
AE stands for Auto Exposure.
The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.)-infinity at maximum wide angle
([]), and approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity at maximum telephoto (E_]).
Enter P mode.
Set the mode dial to P.
Adjust the settings according to
your purposes (pp. 74 - 93).
shoot.
If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button
halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange. Try the following
settings to obtain the correct exposure.
Turn on the flash (see below)
Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 75)
You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is
approximately 50 cm - 3.0 m (1.6 - 9.8 ft.) at maximum wide angle ([]), and
approximately 1.0 - 2.0 m (3.3 - 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (E_).
.... Raise the flash.
Choose _..
After pressing the _ button, press the 'O'
buttons or turn the _ ._:dial to choose _.,
then press the Q button.
Once set, _1. w ill appear on the screen.
The flash is lowered. Raise the flash manually.
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