Starting the recording mode
How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( 
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1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode, select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice recording button twice.
2. Press the shutter button to record a voice.
- Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time
(Max : 1 hour) allows. The recording time will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.
- If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter
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- File type : *.wav | [ VOICE RECORDING mode ] | |
* A distance of 40cm between you and the | ||
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camera (microphone) is the best distance to |
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record sound. |
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Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
Pressing the shutter button down half way.
Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
[ Lightly press the shutter button ] | [ Press the shutter button ] |
The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition,
the camera shake warning indicator ( 
) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to flash shot mode.
Shooting against the light :
Please do not take pictures to the sunlight direction. Taking a picture against the sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the [Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 16),
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.
-When photographing a subject that has little contrast.
-If the subject is highly reflective or shiny.
-If the subject is moving at high speed.
-When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.
-When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow (such as a stick or flagpole).
-When the surroundings are dark.
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