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Starting the recording mode
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera
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The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.
Power button
SHUTTER button
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Used for turning the camera's power on/ off.
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If there is no operation during the specified time,
the camera's power will be turned off
automatically to save battery life. Refer to page
50 for more information about the auto power off
function.
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Used for taking an image or recording voice in
the recording mode.
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In MOVIE CLIP mode
Pressing the shutter button down fully starts
the process for recording a movie clip. Press
the shutter button once and the movie clip is
recorded for as long as the available recording
time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button
again.
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In STILL IMAGE mode
Pressing the shutter down fully takes the picture and stores the relevant data
regarding the shot. If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start
after the camera has finished storing the image data.
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Macro ( ) focus mode
The focus range is 0.2m. A Macro icon( ) will
display on the LCD monitor when you select this
focus mode.
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To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the
focus range at 0.2m.
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When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition,
the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor.
In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change the
flash mode to flash shot mode.
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Backlight compensated shots : When taking an outdoor shot, avoid facing the
sun, as the image may be dark because of the strong backlight. In backlight
conditions, please use Fill-in flash(p.18), Spot metering(p.31) or Exposure
compensation(p.27).
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Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
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Normal( ) focus mode
The focus range is 1.0m~infinity. No icons will display
on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode.
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To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the
focus range at 1.0m ~ infinity.
Things to watch out for when taking pictures
