Samsung PRONTA 1200, User Manual

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USING THE FOCUS LOCK
If you want to focus on a subject that is not in the centre of your picture, use the Focus Lock function
described below.
1. Aim the camera with the autofocus frame superimposed over the subject.
2. Press the shutter button half way down. (Green LED light)
Be careful not to press the shutter button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture.
3. Keeping the shutter button depressed, recompose your picture as desired.
Hold the camera steadily and gently press the shutter button completely down.
The Focus Lock can be released at any time by lifting your finger from the shutter button.
! ATTENTION
The Autofocus system of this camera may not function in the circumstances below :
The subject blends into the background.
The subject is fast moving.
The subject does not reflect enough light back into the autofocus receiver(e.g.very dark objects).
The subject is very narrow, either horizontally or vertically(e.g.a lampost).
There is more than one subject, one near the camera and one some distance away.
Strong light is directed at the camera (the subject is back lit).
Fireworks and smoke.
Shiny or glossy surfaces such as a car body or the surface of water.
In these circumstances, using the Focus Lock feature may help to solve the problem.