Record Mode
Taking Pictures
Your camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.5" LCD monitor to compose images. Taking images using the optical viewfinder will conserve battery power. If your batteries are low, it is recommended that you only compose images by using the viewfinder. Using the LCD monitor, you can compose images more accurately, but at the cost of battery consumption. The LCD monitor must be used when Digital Zoom is used.
Using the viewfinder
1.Turn the camera on by sliding the 
switch.
2.Set the mode dial to the
mode or the
mode.
3.Compose your shot in the viewfinder.
4.Press the shutter button.
Using the LCD monitor
1.Turn the camera on by sliding the 
switch.
2.Set the mode dial to the
mode or the
mode.
By default, the LCD monitor is ON.
3. Compose your shot on the display screen.
4. Press the shutter button.
Note:
The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.
Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time will decrease the number of images you can take. To increase battery longevity, turn the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead.
The LCD monitor must be on when Digital Zoom is to be used.
