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7.1 Shutter Button
The Shutter Button has 8 functions. Although these are covered in more detail later in this manual, please find below a
brief description.
7.1.1 Still Image
To take an image, aim the
Stylus 1800
by looking through the viewfinder and press the Shutter Button once. A beep
means you have taken an image.
7.1.2 Audio Recording
To record an audio clip, place the microphone on
Stylus 1800
close to the object you want to record. Press and hold down
the Shutter Button. Release the Shutter Button to finish the recording. A "beep" means recording is started and a second
"beep" means recording is finished. (see Page 17)
7.1.3 Movie Clip
To take a movie clip, press and hold the Shutter Button to start taking continuous images when in the Continuous Mode.
(see page 17)
7.1.4 Self-Timer
To start the 10 second Self-Timer, simply press the Shutter Button when the
Stylus 1800
is in the Self-Timer Mode. (see
page 18)
7.1.5 Delete Image/Audio Clip/Movie Clip/Clear Memory
To clear the last image/last audio clip/last movie clip or all images that you have taken, simply press the Shutter Button
twice when you are in the Delete/Clear Mode. (see page 18)
7.1.6 Change Resolution
The Shutter Button can be used to switch between Normal Resolution and Economy Resolution settings. (see page 19)
7.1.7 Time Lapse Photography
To start the time lapse photography, press the Shutter Button once when the
Stylus 1800
is in the Time Lapse Mode.
Select the duration of time lapse and press shutter button once to confirm. (see page 19)
7.1.8 Flash (Optional Accessory)
The Shutter Button is used to confirm Flash Mode setting. Press the Shutter Button twice within 5 seconds to set Flash
Mode.
7.2 Viewfinder
The viewfinder is the window you look through when you aim the
Stylus 1800
. Make sure you center the subject in the
viewfinder before taking an image.
7.3 Microphone
The Microphone is located at the reverse side of your
Stylus 1800
. Put it close to the sound source to record an audio
clip.
7.4 Mode Button
The Mode Button has 3 primary functions:
7.4.1 Turning your
Stylus 1800
On from the Stand-by Mode
Pressing the Mode Button when the
Stylus 1800
is in Stand-by Mode (LCD is blank) will reactivate your
Stylus 1800
.
7.4.2 Cycling Through the Operating Modes
You can also use the Mode Button to cycle through the operating modes of your
Stylus 1800
. (For more details, see
Section 8. Getting Started)
7.4.3 Setting Time Lapse Duration Intervals & quitting from Time Lapse Mode
You can use the Mode Button to set the time lapse duration intervals and return to normal mode from Time Lapse Mode.
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Microphone
