Shooting still images

If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on

•The shortest shooting distance is approximately 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W), 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (T) (from the lens). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode or Close focus mode when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance.

•When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again.

Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:

–It is dark and the subject is distant.

–The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.

–The subject is seen through glass.

–The subject is moving quickly.

–There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.

–The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.

W/T Using the zoom

Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom and slide to the W side to return.

•When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 79.

Changing the image size

Touch the image size setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. For details on the image size, see page 12.

Using the self-timer

Touch the self-timer setting button on the screen. Touch the desired item, then [BACK].

: Not using the self-timer

: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer

When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.

Self-timer lamp

To cancel, touch

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•Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released 2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed.

Operations Basic

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