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USING AF/AE LOCK

In this shot, the subjects (two people in this case)
are not in the AF frame. Taking the picture at this
point will result in the subjects being out of focus.
Move the camera slightly so that one of the
subjects is in the AF frame.
Press the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE
lock). When a short double-beep is heard, the
camera focuses on your subject. The AF frame on
the screen becomes smaller. The indicator lamp
(green) changes from blinking to lit.
Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway.
Move the camera back to the original image and
press the shutter button fully.
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AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter is
released.
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Use AF/AE lock in all Photography modes to make sure
excellent results.
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◆AF (Autofocus)/AE (Auto-exposure) lock ◆

On the FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500, pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and
exposure settings (AF/AE lock). To focus on a subject that is off to one side or to set the exposure
before composing the final shot, locks the AF and AE settings. Then compose and take the picture to
get the best results.
TAKING PICTURES (aAUTO MODE)
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE