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Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)

You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the
contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a
subject is backlit.
You must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if the flash
fires.
To release the AE lock
Press the button.
The AE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENU
button or button, or by changing the white balance, ISO speed,
photo effect or the shooting mode, or by turning the LCD monitor off.
1Press the DISP. button to turn the
LCD monitor on.
2Focus on the part of the subject on
which you wish to lock the exposure
setting.
3Press the shutter button halfway
(two beeps will sound) and press
the button.
• The exposure setting is locked.
• The icon will display.
4Re-aim the camera to compose the
shot as desired and press the
shutter button fully.