❏To play back audio recordings, see “Audio playback using the
Using the digital zoom feature
You can capture a smaller portion of your subject at a higher magnification using the optical (⋅ 3) and/or the digital (⋅ 2) zoom features. When you use both features at the same time, you can magnify the image by as much as six times. For details on using the optical zoom feature, see “Using the optical zoom feature” on page
Your PhotoPC 3000Z’s digital zoom feature allows you to double the magnification of your images. Follow the steps below.
1.Remove the lens cap, set the dial switch to 
, and turn on the camera.
2.Press the LCD monitor button next to ⋅ 1. A yellow frame appears around the previewed image, ⋅ 1 is replaced by ⋅ 2, and DIGITAL ZOOM is displayed
briefly at the center of the monitor.
3.If you want to use the digital zoom feature when taking a video clip, turn the dial switch to 
.
If you want to use the digital zoom feature together with the continuous shooting feature or the time lapse feature, turn the dial switch to 
, then push the Mode Change button until CONTINUOUS or INTERVAL
(for time lapse) is displayed at the top of the LCD 2 monitor.
4.Frame your subject in the LCD monitor and take a picture.
Using the macro setting to take close-ups
The macro feature allows you to take pictures of subjects 6 to 50 centimeters away from the camera.
Note:
You may need to be more than 6 centimeters away from the subject when using the optical zoom feature. See “Using the optical zoom feature” on page
Follow the steps below to use the macro feature.
1.Remove the lens cap, set the dial switch to 
, and turn on the camera.
2.Press the Normal Frame button once. A green frame appears around the previewed image and MACRO is displayed briefly at the center of the monitor.
Taking Pictures