Using the LCD monitor
1.Open the lens cover.
2.Turn the mode dial to the 
mode.
3.Turn the camera on by pressing the 
button.
4.Turn the LCD monitor on and off by pressing the
button.
5.Compose the picture.
6.Press the shutter button.
■The LED indicator blinks green while the camera is processing a captured image.
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•The image on the LCD monitor darkens when in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.
•Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time will decrease the battery life and the number of images you can take. To increase battery life, turn the LCD monitor off and use the optical viewfinder instead.
•Always use the image LCD for macro shots.
•The LCD monitor must be on when Digital Zoom is to be used.
Set Focus to Normal Distance
The normal focus setting is used to take images where the distance to the subject is 3 ft. (75 cm) or more. Select this setting for general shooting, including portraits and scenery.
1.Open the lens cover, turn the mode dial to the 
mode, and power on the camera.
2.Move the focus switch located on the front side of the camera to the 
position.
3.Compose the picture.
4.Press the shutter button.
Camera’s focus is set to normal distance.
•The shooting distance for underwater pictures are different than land pictures. Underwater pictures are in focus from 2 ft. (50cm) to infinity.
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