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Recording Photos, Movies and Voices
Taking Photos
This camera is designed to make the experience of taking photos simple and quick. It’s Auto mode feature will
optimise the internal settings so that in most situations, it can take photos with ease. This camera also has additional
modes and features that extend the capabilities for the more experienced user.
Power on the camera by pressing the 1. Power button .
Slide the Mode switch to Photo mode [ 2. ].
Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD screen. 3.
Lightly pressing the 4.
Shutter button
down to the halfway
position will start the automatic focus and adjustments to the
exposure level. When the camera has successfully completed
this automatic routine, the focus bracket will turn green. If the
automatic focus and exposure routine is not successful, the
bracket will turn red. If this occurs, simply release the shutter and
repeat this step until the bracket turns green. In some situations,
lighting and contrast may be insufficient for the camera to
successfully complete the auto focus and exposure level routine.
If this occurs, try better lighting.
Pressing the 5. Shutter button down fully will take the photo.
If you take the photo when the bracket is red, the focus and
exposure may not be correct.
If the shake warning icon appears, hold the camera steadily, with your arms at your side or use a tripod to
stabilize the camera to reduce the risk of blurred photos.