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Normal/Macro
selector
• Taking Pictures in Macro Mode
Use this mode to capture subjects this close to the lens:
5.9 to 11.8 inches (15 to 30 cm).
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the Mode selector to Auto or Manual.
3. Switch the Normal/Macro selector to
.
4. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
5. Press the Shutter button halfway to set the exposure and auto white balance.
6. Press the Shutter button completely down to take a picture.
NOTE:
• Remember to switch the Normal/Macro selector to
when taking normal distance pictures.
• Please do not use flash in macro mode for that would make your picture over exposed.
• Setting the Flash Mode
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the Mode selector to Auto or Manual.
3. Press the Flash button to cycle through the Flash Mode until the one you want is shown on the LCD
screen.
Flash Range: 3 feet ~ 6 feet (0.9 m ~ 1.8 m)
The camera has four flash modes. Different flash setting applied to different situation:
Flash Mode on, the flash fires for every picture. Use this setting in high contrast situations to provide fill-light
or use it indoors in low light.
Flash Mode off, the flash does not fire. Use this setting for outdoor pictures or where flash is prohibited
or may be distracting. Also use when shooting toward a reflective surface, such as a window or mirror.
If you do not have enough light when using this setting, your pictures will be too dark.
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Auto Flash Mode, the flash fires automatically as needed. Use this setting to take most of the pictures.
Red eye, use this setting to avoid red glare in your subject’s eyes. The camera fires a brief, preflash
flash before the regular flash.
Now you can press the Shutter button to take picture using the Flash mode you selected. When the flash
mode is set to On, Auto or Red eye, the LCD screen will turn black and the Operation LED will blink in red
which indicates the flash is charging battery. The charging time varies according to battery level.
NOTE:
• Flash modes are not available in Video mode.
• Never touch or block the flash with your fingers. Doing so can soil these components and interfere with correct flash
operation.
• Setting the Picture Resolution
Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital picture. Lower resolution is easier to email while
high resolution and fine quality are for printing.
1. Set the Mode selector to Auto or Manual.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Press the Menu button, and then use the Right or Left button to select “RESOLUTION”.
Press
Press
Press
4. After the above operation, press the Menu button to exit.
