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Chapter 4
Taking still pictures (Cont.)
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Press the shutter button all the way.
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The bottom of the memory gauge lights,
the card access lamp blinks, and the
camera begins storing pictures on the
card.
Memory gauge
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The monitor does not turn on.
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If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off. If you
operate the shutter button or zoom lever, the monitor turns on again.
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Vertical lines on the monitor screen make it hard to see the image.
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Bright light (such as direct sunlight) may cause vertical lines to appear
on the monitor screen. In this case, use the viewfinder.
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How to brighten/darken the monitor
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Adjust the brightness in
(P. 156).
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How to check the area the camera is
focusing on
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If you hold down the
(monitor)
button while pressing the shutter button
halfway, the area you are focusing on
is enlarged (as illustrated). When using
the digital zoom, this is not available.
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Camera movement is less noticeable when using the viewfinder
rather than the monitor.
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Also read the “TIPS” on “Taking still pictures while using the
viewfinder” (P. 67).
TIPS
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The monitor consumes more battery power than the viewfinder.
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If you point the lens towards a bright subject, smear (lines like beams of
light) may appear on the monitor image. This does not affect recorded
images.
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