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RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION
BASIC RECORDING OPERATION
Slide the mode switch to the digital-subject-program or still-image recording
position. The operation for both modes is the same. Automatic Digital Subject
Program Selection is only active in the digital-subject-program mode.
Place the subject anywhere within
the focus frame. Make sure the
subject is within the focus range of
the lens (page 41). If the subject is
closer than 1 m (3 ft.) at the zoom
lens’ wide-angle position or 3 m
(10 ft.) at the telephoto position, use
the LCD monitor to frame the
subject.
Press the shutter release button
partway down to lock the focus and
exposure. Automatic Digital Subject
Selection will choose the appropriate
exposure mode (see the facing
page).
The white monitor focus signal
appears and the viewfinder indicator
lamp turns green to confirm focus
lock. If the focus signal is red or the
indicator lamp blinks, the camera
was unable to locate the subject.
Repeat the previous steps.
Press the shutter release button all
the way down to take the picture. The
recorded image can be previewed by
continuing to hold down the shutter
release button after the image is
captured. The instant-playback
function can also be used (page 65).
The viewfinder indicator lamp turns
red and blinks, indicating data is
being written to the card. Never
remove a card while data is being
transferred.
Focus signal
Shutter
release button
Indicator lamp