3Center your subject in the middle of the square focus frame on the screen.

The default flash setting is automatic, indicated by

the icon on the LCD screen. The flash will go off automatically whenever necessary.

If you want to change the flash setting, press the r button. See page 22 for a list of flash settings.

4Press and hold the shutter button halfway. The focus frame turns green and the focus is set. If you want to reframe your picture, move the camera until the photo you want appears on the screen.

5Press the shutter button all the way down. The camera beeps as it captures the image.

Note:

The LCD screen may turn off to save battery power after you take a picture. Press any button or turn the Mode dial to turn the screen back on.

Taking Photos in Manual Mode

If you are an advanced photographer, you may want to use manual mode. This allows you to select the quality (resolution), white balance, light sensitivity, and exposure compensation. You can also select special scene modes for portraits or landscape photos, or turn the LCD screen off to save battery power.

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