Press the “ON/OFF” button at the top of the camera. The camera will power on and the lens will come out. Press the “FUNC SET” button on the middle of the circular button at the back of the camera. This will bring out the toolbar on the screen. Go to the shooting mode or shooting scenes, and select “Smart Shutter.”  The icon for Smart Shutter is a camera with a smile.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/74\/Take-Pictures-with-Smart-Shutter-in-Canon-IXUS-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Take-Pictures-with-Smart-Shutter-in-Canon-IXUS-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/74\/Take-Pictures-with-Smart-Shutter-in-Canon-IXUS-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/aid5059483-v4-728px-Take-Pictures-with-Smart-Shutter-in-Canon-IXUS-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  The camera will enter Shooting Standby mode, with the Smart Shutter icon displayed at the top-right corner of the screen.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/21\/Take-Pictures-with-Smart-Shutter-in-Canon-IXUS-Step-3Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Take-Pictures-with-Smart-Shutter-in-Canon-IXUS-Step-3Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/21\/Take-Pictures-with-Smart-Shutter-in-Canon-IXUS-Step-3Bullet2.jpg\/aid5059483-v4-728px-Take-Pictures-with-Smart-Shutter-in-Canon-IXUS-Step-3Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} The camera’s Smart Shutter mode has three submodes—Smile Detection, Wink Self-Timer, and Face Self-Timer. This can be changed by pressing the “DISP” button on the circular button at the back of the camera. Press this button once, and select the first icon for Smile. The camera is now in Smile Detection mode. You can input how many shots under this mode the camera will do. Press the up or down buttons while in the submode selection to set the number of shots. It can be between one and ten. This is the number of continuous shots the camera will take once a smile is detected. Once done with the Smile Detection mode and the number of shots, press the “FUNC SET” button to finalize the setting. With the Smile Detection mode on, the camera will start monitoring faces wherever it’s aimed at. At this point, you can’t adjust the focus, zoom, or composition anymore. Once the camera detects a smile, it will shoot based on the number of shots and take the required pictures. Have the subjects turn the faces toward the camera and open their mouth wide enough to make their teeth visible. The camera will be able to detect the smiles easily this way. Press the “Play” button at the back of the camera to view the pictures. Navigate through them by pressing the left and right keys from the circular button.

Summary: Turn the camera on. Select Smart Shutter mode. Select Smile Detection mode. Set the number of shots. Confirm the setting. Aim the camera. Smile or have your subjects smile. View the pictures.


Monocrystalline solar panels are the best at converting light to energy because of their high silicon purity. That being said, monocrystalline solar panels are often the most expensive—this option is best if you want the highest productivity and price tag.  Monocrystalline solar panels cost between $300-700 USD per panel. Monocrystalline solar panels also produce the most waste when they're manufactured. If you're buying solar panels to go green, another material may suit your needs better. All solar panels are made of silicon. The higher the silicon purity, the better your panel will work, which is why monocrystalline panels are ideal. Polycrystalline solar panels utilize all of the silicon material they're manufactured with, making them the "greenest" panel option. Polycrystalline solar panels are also cheaper than monocrystalline panels, though they are not quite as efficient.  Polycrystalline solar panels usually cost between $200-500 USD per panel. Polycrystalline solar panels do not do as well in warm temperatures. Hot climates with temperatures regularly above around 80 °F (27 °C) are not suitable for polycrystalline panels. Thin-film panels are cost-efficient to make and are usually the cheapest option. They also, however, degrade faster than other panels. Choose thin-film if you need a simple solar panel that may need more repairs over the years.  Polycrystalline solar panels usually cost between $175-300 USD per panel. Thin-film panels usually need the most space and are less practical for smaller homes. They may need up to twice as much room as a mono- or polycrystalline solar panel with the same energy output. Amorphous solar panels are a subset of thin-film solar panels. Generally, they are smaller than other thin-film panels. Through a process called "stacking," which involves multiple layers of amorphous silicon cells, these panels can reach high levels of efficiency, around twice as high as other thin-film solar panels.  Amorphous solar panels are more expensive than other thin-film panels. Amorphous solar panels generally cost between $200-400 USD per panel.

Summary: Choose monocrystalline solar panels for efficiency. Go with polycrystalline solar panels for an environmentally-friendly option. Buy thin-film solar panels for the most budget-friendly option. Buy amorphous solar panels for smaller homes.


Store bought casing usually will come packaged in brine or salt. Thoroughly rinse the casing in lukewarm water to remove traces of the salt. If the casing is too long to work with easily, cut off a manageable length. Tie a double knot at this end. When it's filled, remove the funnel and tie a double knot at the end of the rope of sausage. At each interval, twist the rope several times. You can also use cooking twine to tie the ends. This will help prevent the sausages from bursting while cooking later.


Summary: Prepare the casing. Ease the casing onto the nozzle of a funnel, leaving 2 inches (5.1 cm). Scoop the meat mixture, a small amount at a time, into the funnel and gently pack into the casing. Create small, individual sausages by pinching the rope at even intervals. Using a toothpick or fork, gently prick a few holes into the skin of each sausage. Dry the sausages in the refrigerator before cooking or freezing.