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 (to resume
| shooting before the photograph clears from the | | Access lamp |
| display, press the shutter-release button halfway). Do | | |
| not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the | | |
s | 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 i mode, 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 70.