Taking Photos
This camera is designed to make the experience of taking photos simple and quick. It’s Auto mode feature will optimise the internal settings so that in most situations, it can take photos with ease. This camera also has additional modes and features that extend the capabilities for the more experienced user.
111Power on the camera by pressing the Power
button 
.
222Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor. See illustration on the right.
333Lightly pressing the Shutter button 
down to the halfway position will start the automatic focus and adjustments to the exposure level.
When the camera has successfully completed this automatic routine, the focus bracket will turn green. If the automatic focus and exposure routine is not successful, the bracket will turn red. If this occurs, simply release the shutter and repeat this step until the bracket turns green. In some situations, lighting and contrast may be insufficient for the camera to successfully complete the auto focus and exposure level routine. If this occurs, try better lighting.
444Pressing the Shutter button 
down fully will take the photo. If you take the photo when the bracket is red, the focus and exposure may not be correct.
If the shake warning icon 
appears, hold the camera steadily, with your arms at your side or use a tripod to stabilize the camera to reduce the risk of blurred photos.
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