BASIC RECORDING OPERATION

Focus signal

Slide the mode switch to the digital-subject-program or recording position. The operation for both modes is the same. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only active in the digital-subject -program mode.

Place the subject anywhere within the focus frame. Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens (p. 26). If the subject is closer than 1m (3ft.) at the zoom lens’ wide-angle position or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto position, use the LCD monitor to frame the subject.

Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus and exposure. Automatic Digital Subject Selection will choose the appropriate exposure mode, see the facing page.

The monitor focus signal is white and viewfinder indicator lamp turns green to confirm focus lock. If the focus signal is red or the indicator lamp blinks, the camera was unable to locate the subject. Repeat the previous steps.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the pic- ture. The recorded image can be previewed by continuing to hold down the shutter-release button after the image is captured. The instant-playback function can also be used (p. 47).

The viewfinder indicator lamp turns red and blinks indicating data is being written to the memory card. Never remove a memory card while data is being transferred.

24Recording - basic operation