33The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 ISUSM lens as an example.* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.1 Set the IS switch to <1>.Set the camera’s power switch to<1>.2 Press the shutter button halfway.X The Image Stabilizer will operate.3 Take the picture.When the picture looks steady in theviewfinder, press the shutter buttoncompletely to take the picture.About the Lens Image StabilizerThe Image Stabilizer is not effective for moving subjects.The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such ason a rocking boat.With the EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM or EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ISUSM lens, the Image Stabilizer will not be very effective while you movethe camera to take panned shots.The Image Stabilizer can operate with the focus mode switch set toeither <AF> or <MF>.If the camera is mounted on a tripod, you can save battery power byswitching the IS switch to <2>.The Image Stabilizer can operate even when the camera is mounted ona monopod.Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit theshooting conditions. However, the EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lenses switch the IS mode automatically.COPY