BASIC RECORDING OPERATION

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With the mode dial set to auto recording, the camera will be on and the LCD monitor will activate.

Place the subject within the focus frame.

• The focus-lock function (p. 24) can be used with off-center subjects.

• Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens: 0.5m - ∞ (wide-angle position), 0.9m - ∞ (telephoto position. For subjects closer than 0.6m, use the macro function (p. 28).

Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure.

•The focus signals (p. 25) in the monitor will confirm that the image is in focus. If the focus signal is red, the camera was unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white.

•When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear on the live image to indicate the point of focus.

•The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to black indicating the exposure is locked.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take the picture.

• The access lamp will glow indicating image data is being written to the CompactFlash card. Never remove a CompactFlash card while data is being transferred.

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