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Sequence of operations
3

Aim the camera and shoot

■Taking still pictures

Press the shutter button halfway to focus
Press and hold the shutter button to take
the picture

■Recording motion pictures (→35)

Press the motion picture button to start
recording
Press the motion picture button again to
finish recording
Shutter button
Microphone
Motion picture button

■Holding the camera

Flash (→55)
AF Assist Lamp
•To avoid camera shake, hold it with both
hands keeping your arms close to your
body while standing with your feet slightly
apart.
•Do not touch the lens.
•Do not hold the lens barrel as you take
pictures. There is a risk that your finger will
be trapped as the lens retracts.
•Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not
look at it from close range.
•Make sure that the camera does not
move at the moment the shutter button is
pressed.
●We recommend attaching the shoulder strap (supplied) when using the
camera to prevent it from dropping. (→13)
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