Basic still image shooting – using auto mode

MODE

POWER

MODE dial

1

,Set the MODE dial to, and rotate the lens portion to turn

on your camera.

When a “Memory Stick” is inserted, the recording folder name is indicated on the LCD screen for about five seconds (page 51).

•When the MODE dial is set to , the exposure, white balance and focus are adjusted

automatically.

2

,Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position a subject in the center of the focus frame.

Do not cover the lens, flash, or microphone (page 6) with your fingers.

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3

AE/AF lock indicator

Flashes in green t

Remains on

,Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

The camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting. (The screen may be frozen for a split second depending on the subject.)

•If you release your finger from the shutter button, shooting will be canceled.

•The minimum focal distance to a subject is

50 cm (19 11/16 inches). To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use the Macro mode

(page 21).

•The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows the focus adjustment range. (For more details on the AF range finder, see page 41.)

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