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2Taking Still Pictures
Use the Still setting on the Mode dial whenever you take pictures or wish to
customize your picture-taking settings. Before you take a picture, make sure
your picture storage location is set the way you want it (page 14).

Taking a Picture

1Turn the Mode dial to Still .
2Frame your subject. Use the viewfinder, or
turn on Preview (page 19) and use the LCD
screen.
3Press the Shutter button half-way until the
viewfinder light glows green, then continue
pressing the Shutter button completely
down.
The viewfinder light blinks green while
the picture is being saved.
The viewfinder light blinks yellow when
the flash is recharging. If necessary, wait
for the flash to charge before taking the
next picture.
CAUTION:
Do not insert or remove a Picture Card when the green
viewfinder light is blinking. Doing so may damage your
pictures, Picture Card, or camera.
Viewfinder
light