HP PhotoSmart 812, User Manual

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2-Taking pictures 19
Taking pictures
Taking still pictures
You can take a picture any time the camera is on, no matter
what is showing on the Display. To take still pictures:
1
Select Still on the Capture
Mode selector.
2 Frame the subject you want to
photograph using the optical
viewfinder.
3 Holding the camera steady, press
the Shutter button all the way
down to capture a picture quickly.
The Shutter button also controls audio recording. (See
Recording Audio
later in this chapter.) To achieve best focus in
low light conditions, secure the camera to a tripod and make
sure the focus area has sufficient contrast.
NOTE If the green Viewfinder light is blinking, there is an
error in the camera and an error message shows on the
Display (Refer to Chapter 5 for troubleshooting help.)
Focus lock
Focus Lock allows you to focus on a subject that is not in the
center of the image. It is also useful to verify that your image is
in focus before taking the picture. To use Focus Lock:
1 Press the Shutter button halfway down to lock the exposure
and focus. When exposure and focus lock, the green
Viewfinder light comes on solid.
2
ON/OFF