Taking Photos

Once your camera is turned on, you can compose pictures using the viewfinder or the LCD monitor. Using the viewfinder will save battery power. You may find it easier to compose your pictures with the LCD monitor however. Close-up shots in particular will be more accurate if composed through the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor must be used when Digital Zoom is used.

1.Turn the camera on.

2.Ensure the macro switch on the side of the camera is turned to Normal ()

3.If the LCD monitor is off, turn it on by pressing the right direction button.

4.Compose your shot in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

5.Press the shutter button to take the picture.

Macro Switch

Taking Close-Up Photos

Your camera has two close-up photo modes to allow you to take high quality photos at close range. The Macro Mode () should be used for objects located at about 20cm from the camera, while the Portrait Mode () should be used for object located at 60cm to 130cm. You may use the LCD monitor to compose close-up pictures more easily. To take close-up photos:

1.Turn the camera on.

2.Turn the macro switch to Macro () or Portrait () positions. In Macro Mode, the macro icon () will appear on the LCD monitor.

3.If the LCD monitor is off, turn it on by pressing the right direction button.

4.Compose your shot on the LCD monitor.

5.Press the shutter button to take the picture.

Note

Remember to turn the macro switch back to Normal ( ) when you are not taking close-up photos.

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Digital Dream 3.2 manual Taking Photos, Taking Close-Up Photos