Konica Minolta Z20 instruction manual Basic Recording, Handling the Camera

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BASIC RECORDING

This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to the other sections in the manual.

Turn on the camera. Set the mode switch to a recording position.

HANDLING THE CAMERA

While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap.

USING THE ZOOM LENS

Zoom scale

The zoom lever controls the lens (1). Pressing the right (T) side of the lever will zoom in to the telephoto position of the lens. Pressing the left

(W) side of the lever will zoom out to the wide-angle position.

After zooming, the zoom scale is

1 displayed briefly. If the digital zoom (p. 53) is active, the yellow section of the scale indicates the digital- zoom range.

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