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The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting
conditions and camera settings.
When the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode or DIS mode is selected
in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator
( Ã ) 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
: It is best to take pictures with the sun in the
background. Taking pictures against the
sun may make the picture come out dark.
To take a picture against the light, please
use the [Backlight] in scene shooting mode
(see page 23), fill-in flash (see page 32),
spot metering (see page 43), exposure
compensation (see page 37) or ACB (see
page 43) function.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.

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.
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.
[Lightly press the shutter button] [Press the shutter button]