Basic still image shooting — Auto adjustment mode

Mode dial

1

,Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power.

The name of the folder where the image will be recorded appears on the LCD screen for approximately five seconds.

•This camera can create new folders and select folders to be stored in the disc (page 43).

2

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

The lens portion moves when you turn on the power.

Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers.

•The minimum focal distance to the subject is 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). To shoot even closer subjects, use macro recording mode (page 26).

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AE/AF lock indicator

3

Flashes green

t Lights up

,Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

The beep sounds. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to steadily lit, the camera is ready for shooting.

(The LCD screen may be frozen for a split second depending on the subject.)

The flash automatically pops up and strobes when the surroundings are dark.

•If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled.

•When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is not complete. You can continue to shoot, but the AF is not set properly (except in Continuous AF, see page 49).

•The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows the focus adjustment range. (For more details on the AF range finder frame, see page 47.)

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