Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)

This section describes the basic operations.

1 Turn the camera on.

AOpen the lens cover completely so that it will not move further.

•Power-ON

BSet the Mode switch to q.

Holding the camera correctly

Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands.

Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers.

CAUTION

•Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture (camera shake). Hold the camera steadily with both hands.

•If the lens or flash is obscured by your fingers or the strap, subjects may be out of focus or the brightness (exposure) of your shot may be incorrect.

•Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty (getting fingerprints on the lens etc.), clean the lens as informed on p.125.

Camera the Using

Continued Q

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