Step 5: Shoot

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of

 

the way down to release the shutter and record the

 

photograph. The access lamp next to the memory

 

card slot cover will light and the photograph will be

 

displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (the photo

 

will automatically clear from the display when the

Access lamp

shutter-release button is pressed halfway). Do not

 

eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the

 

power source until the lamp has gone out and recording

 

is complete.

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AThe Shutter-Release Button

The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

AThe Built-in Flash

If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in imode, the built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed. If the flash- ready indicator is not displayed, the flash is charging; remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again.

To save battery power when the flash is not in use, return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place.

AUsing the Flash

For more information on using the flash, see page 58.

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