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TAKING PICTURES

BASIC OPERATION

In the standard operating mode, the camera sets the focus and exposure automatically and fires the built-in flash when necessary. The camera’s operation can be optimized for different subjects and situation with subject programs (p. 37), and the drive mode (p. 41) and flash mode (p. 32) can be changed.

1. Slide the main switch to the on position.

• Every time the camera is turned on, the program AE (autoexposure) mode is set and “P” appears on the data panel.

• See p. 54 for details on the camera’s default settings.

2. Center your subject in the wide focus frame. If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame your subject as desired.

3.Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the

autofocus and exposure systems

•When flash signal appears in the viewfinder, the flash will fire (p. 33).

•In low-light conditions, the AF illuminator will activate to determine focus distance (p. 31).

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