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Using the Camera
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The focus area on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus.
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If the shutter speed is slow or the possibility that image may be blurred, the shake
warning icon
may appear on the LCD monitor. To avoid it, use a tripod to stabilize
the camera when recording images.
4. Fully press the shutter release button to take an image.
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Make sure that your fingers or the wrist strap does not block the lens.
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When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down, check the exposure value that
appears on the LCD monitor to make sure that it is appropriate for the lighting conditions.
3.6.2 Using the Zoom Function
Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allow you to zoom
in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot.
When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops
temporarily. Press the [T] again, the camera switches to the digital zoom
automatically and zooming continues.
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Zoom function cannot be used while a video clip is being recorded.
Set the zoom before you start recording.
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Digital zoom is not available when recording movies.
3.6.3 Using the Flash
Press the flash button cycles your camera through the various flash modes. A symbol appears
on the LCD screen to indicate the flash mode. The flash cannot be used when movie
recording.
1. Set the camera to the Record mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching between Record and
Playback” on page 5.
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The flash function only used in still image shooting.
2. Press the
button to change the flash mode:
3. Shoot the image.
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The flash charging time may increase when the battery is low.
Display
Option
Description
Auto flash
Flash fires automatically when shooting conditions require extra
lighting.
Red eye reduction
Flash strobes to let the subject’s eyes adjust to the flash, then fires
again to take the actual image. The digital camera will detect the sub-
ject brightness and use the flash only when required.
Forced on
Flash fires every time you take a photo, regardless of lighting condi-
tions.
Slow sync
Flash fires with a slow shutter speed.
Forced off
The flash never fires even in dark situation.
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