Taking Still Images in Auto Mode
You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the au-
to mode.
1Open the LCD monitor and select the still image mode.
(Open the lens cover.)
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The still image mode icon appears.
2Check if the recording mode is Auto.
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If the mode is Manual, touch the G/H button.
The mode changes between Auto and Manual with every touch.
3Set the focus on the subject.
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When focused, the focus icon lights up in green.
4Take a still image.
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PHOTO lights up when a still image is being captured.

Indications During Still Image Recording

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Display Icon Description
Recording
Mode
Press the G/H button to switch the recording mode
between G (Auto) and H (Manual).
Image Size Displays the icon of the image size.
"IMAGE SIZE" A P.85
Image Quality Displays the icon of the “IMAGE QUALITY” setting
selected in the recording menu.
"IMAGE QUALITY" A P.85
Number of
Shots
(Recordable
Number of
Shots)
Displays the remaining number of shots for still im-
age recording.
Shutter Speed Displays the shutter speed.
Focus Lights up in green when focused.
Recording in
Progress
Appears when a still image is being captured.
Recording Me-
dia
Displays the icon of the media where still images
are recorded to.
The recording media can be changed.
"REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM340/GZ-
HM320)" A P.107
"IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300)" A
P.107
Battery Indica-
tor
Displays the approximate remaining battery power.
Details of the battery power can be displayed by
pressing the INFO button M.
"Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power" A
P.34
Recording
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