Capturing 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. 44)

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. 43)

Children: Show a short animation on the front display to attract the attention of children. (p. 44)

Jump Shot: Show a visual cue on the front display, so subjects can time their jumps for the photo. (p. 44)

•When you set timer options, the front display will remain active. (p. 50)

•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. 96)

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