5 Take the picture.

• Compose the shot and press the shutter button fully.

• If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zooming ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus.

•If the built-in flash’s pop-up operation is obstructed, the <π> icon will blink on the LCD panel. Press the shutter button halfway to resolve the problem.

• When focus is achieved, the autofocus and auto exposure setting will also be locked.

•If the focus confirmation light <n> blinks, the picture cannot be taken. (p.30)

•If multiple AF point marks will light, it means that all of them have achieved focus at the respective points.

•In the Basic Zone modes (except <I> <P> <S> ), the built-in flash will pop up and fire automatically in low-light or backlit conditions. To retract the flash, push it back down.

•If you want to use a certain AF point to focus, set the Mode Dial to <T> and select the AF point manually. (p.29)

AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash

Under low-light conditions, the built-in flash fires a brief burst of flashes when you press the shutter button halfway. This is to illuminate the subject to enable easier autofocusing.

• The AF-assist beam does not function in the <I> <P> <S> modes.

•The AF-assist beam is effective up to about 4 meters/13.1 feet.

•In the Creative Zone modes when the built-in flash is popped up with the <M> button, the AF-assist beam may be emitted.

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