Basic functions
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Taking photos
Turning on the front display
The front display helps you capture self-portraits, or photos of
children, or photos of people jumping. If you use the Children
mode, you can play a short animation on the front display to
attract a child’s attention. (p. 43)
1 In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.
2 Select a shooting option.
Self Shot
Icon Description
Front On: Turn on the front display.
Self Shot: View yourself on the front display while you
capture a self-portrait. (p. 42)
Children: Show a short animation on the front display
to attract the attention of children. (p. 43)
Jump Shot: Show a visual cue on the front display,
so subjects can time their jumps for the photo. (p. 43)
•When you set timer options, the front display will remain active.
(p. 48)
•When you use the camera in brightly lit or sunny areas, you may not
be able to see the front display clearly.
•When you play slide shows or movies, the front display may not
activate even if you press the front LCD button.
•Self Shot is automatically selected if you do not select an option
within 3 seconds.
•You can set the camera to automatically release the shutter when it
detects a smiling face in Self Shot or Children mode. (p. 92)