Basic
∫Using the flash
If the camera determines that the place where the picture is being taken is dark, the flash is activated when the shutter button is pressed fully. (When the flash is set to
AUTO 
]/AUTO/Red-eye
[ 
].)
•You can switch the flash setting to match the recording. (P38)
•When you press the shutter button, the LCD monitor may become bright or dark for a moment however the recorded picture will not be affected.
•Make sure not to shake the camera when you press the shutter button.
•Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.
•Do not touch the front of the lens.
∫Exposure (P43)
•If you select normal picture mode [
] the exposure is automatically adjusted to an
appropriate exposure (AE=Auto
Exposure). However, depending on recording conditions such as the backlight, the picture will become dark.
In this case, compensate the exposure. This allows you to take bright pictures.
∫Focusing (P26, 45)
If you select normal picture mode [
], the picture is automatically focused (AF= Auto Focus). However, one of the subjects in the picture may not be properly focused. The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to ¶ (Wide)/1.2 m (3.94 feet) to ¶(Tele).
–When there are both near and distant subjects in a scene.
–When there is dirt or dust on glass between the lens and the subject.
–When there are illuminated or glittering objects around the subject.
–When taking a picture in dark places.
–When the subject is moving fast.
–When the scene has low contrast.
–When jitter occurs.
–When recording a very bright subject.
–When taking a
Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode.
∫Color (P60)
•The color of the subject will differ if the color of the light surrounding it differs, such as when the light comes from sunlight or halogen lighting. However, this unit automatically adjusts the hue to one
close to real life. (auto white balance)
Set the white balance if you want to change the hue you get with auto white balance.
Adjust the white balance finely for additional white balance adjustment. (P61)
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