Forced, Slow synchro and Auto Flash Modes. In forced or auto flash mode, the flash LED lights

(in red) when you press the shutter release button lightly in low light conditions.

Note

• The flash LED (red) blinks and the LCD

 

monitor is cleared while the flash is

 

charging. Pictures cannot be taken in this

 

state.

r Press the shutter release button down

 

fully without removing your finger.

 

A beep will sound and the picture you have shot

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appears in the LCD monitor before it is

recorded. The available recording picture count

Basic

in the LCD panel or monitor is then

decremented by one.

Note

• Moving the camera before the beep sounds may result in a blurred image.

Shooting

 

• The beep will sound continuously if recording fails. Stop recording and

 

reshoot the picture.

 

 

 

• The available recording picture count in the LCD monitor may increase

 

 

depending on whether you turn on or off the camera, switch the mode

 

 

dial, or change the PIC mode.

 

 

• If it is unnecessary to confirm the picture you have taken, press the or

 

 

button to start recording immediately. You may also change the shot

 

 

picture confirmation time. See “Changing LCD Confirmation” (p.109).

 

How to Cancel Recording

When you press down the shutter release button fully, the shot image will appear in the LCD monitor. While the image is on display, you can cancel its recording. do the following:

Press the MENU button. And press the ENTER button when a recording canceled message is displayed.

Tips Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time

The camera will switch off automatically (auto power-off) to conserve the battery if it is left idle (no buttons, switches or other controls operated) for about 5 minutes. When you require more time to compose a shot, disable the auto power-off feature. Have spare batteries or an AC adapter handy before using the camera for an extended period of time. See “Auto Power Off Setting” (p.103).

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RDC-5000 specifications

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