Basic recording operation

Turn the camera on (1) and turn the mode dial to the auto-recording mode (2).

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Place the subject within the focus frame.

•Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens: 0.6m - ∞ (2.0ft - ∞). For subjects closer than 0.6m, use the macro function (p. 33).

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Press the shutter-release button partway down (3) to lock onto the

subject and fix the exposure.

•The indicator lamp shows the status of focus and flash. See page 22 for the details.

•The focus frame turns red to confirm subject lock. If it remains

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white, the camera was unable to focus the subject. Repeat the

 

previous steps.

•The shutter speed and aperture will appear indicating the exposure is locked.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down (4) to take the picture.

• The green indicator lamp may blink indicating image data is being written to the memory card. Never turn the camera off or open the battery/card chamber door while data is being transferred.

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