Taking pictures
1.Set the mode dial (1) to the ON position, see figure 4.
2.Hold the camera steady, and compose your picture looking through the viewfinder eye piece (11).
3.Turn the zoom ring (7) to zoom in on the
photographed scene, as you desire. 4. Press the shutter release button to take a picture. Note:
After taking your pictures, set the mode dial to the 
OFF position. That prevents the camera from taking unintentional pictures. See figure 5.
Aim your subject with the sunshine behind you,
if possible. Keep at least 1.2m (4 feet) distance from your subject for proper focusing.
Loading batteries
1. Slide the battery cover (14) and open the battery
compartment.
2. Insert two AA size alkaline batteries. Follow the steps in figures 1 and 2. Make sure that the batteries ' + ' and ' - ' terminals are in the correct position.
3. Close the battery cover.
Note:
Use only AA, alkaline batteries, do not use rechargeable batteries and do not mix different types.
Replace the batteries if the recycle time on the flash exceeds 15 seconds.
Turn OFF the flash after taking pictures, to extend 
the battery life.
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