6 Take the photograph.

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. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.

7Turn the camera off when shooting is complete.

Camera Off Display

If the camera is turned off with a battery and memory card inserted, the number of exposures remaining will be displayed in the control panel.

The Built-in Flash

If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in mode, the built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Flash range varies with aperture and ISO sensitivity ( 141); remove lens hoods when using the flash. If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator () is displayed. If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, 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. For more information on using the flash, see page 40.

Tutorial: “Point-and-Shoot” Photography (Mode) 23