The focus area selection controls which spot focus area is active. This function can be used for off- center subjects or to single out an individual subject from a group.

Press and hold the controller to display the spot focus areas; the active area is blue. Use the four-way key of the controller to highlight the desired autofocus area.

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Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) or press the center of the controller (2) to select the area; the other four areas will disappear.

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Once a spot focus area is selected, it will remain active even after the picture has been taken. Only when one focus area is displayed, can the controller be used to zoom (p. 24) or adjust the exposure (p. 56).

To select another focus area, press the center of the controller; all five areas should be displayed. The controller can now be used to change the spot focus area. The selected focus area selection remains in effect when the LCD monitor is turned off.

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