ZUsing viewfinder

When using the viewfinder to take pictures, press DISP/ BACK to turn the LCD monitor off. Turning the LCD monitor off conserves battery power.

Viewfinder

Frame the shot so that the subject fills the center of the viewfinder. When taking a picture at a distance of 1 m to 2 m (3.3 ft. to 6.6 ft.) using the viewfinder, only the shaded area in the figure is photographed.

Holding the camera correctly

Using the viewfinder allows for a steady arm position, preventing picture blur.

•The viewfinder cannot be used to take shots in Macro mode.

•For more precise shot framing, use the LCD monitor to take the picture.

ZViewfinder lamp display

The viewfinder lamp lights or blinks when turning on the camera or pressing the shutter button. The viewfinder lamp shows camera status.

 

 

Viewfinder lamp

Display

 

Status

Lit green

Locking the focus or LCD monitor OFF

Blinking green

AF/AE in progress, camera shake

 

warning, or AF warning (ready to

 

shoot)

Blinking green and

Recording to xD-Picture Card or

orange alternately

internal memory (ready to shoot)

Lit orange

Recording to xD-Picture Card or

 

internal memory (not ready)

Blinking orange

Charging flash (flash will not fire)

Blinking red

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Warnings for xD-Picture Card and

 

 

internal memory

 

 

Card not formatted, incorrect format,

 

 

memory full, xD-Picture Card or

 

 

internal memory error

 

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Lens operation error

Detailed warning messages appear on the LCD monitor (➝p.105-108).

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