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2
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1
Set the Mode switch to “
q
”.
2
Open the lens cover.
3
Slide the “POWER” switch sideways to switch
the camera on.
To take pictures using the LCD monitor, press
the “DISP” button to switch the LCD monitor on.
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Focal range:
Approx. 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to infinity
1
2
Ensure that your fingers or the camera strap do
not obscure the lens or flash control sensor.
●
!
If the lens, flash or flash control sensor is obscured
by your fingers or the camera strap, you may not be
able to obtain the correct brightness (exposure) for
your shot.
●
!
Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the
lens as described on P.74.
To zoom in on the subject, press “
[
” (TELE).
To zoom out, press “
]
” (WIDE). A “zoom bar”
appears on the LCD monitor when you zoom in
or out.
●
Optical zoom focal length (35mm camera
equivalent)
Approx. 38 – 114 mm
Maximum zoom scale: 3
×
●
!
Zooming stops briefly when the camera switches
between optical zoom and digital zoom (
➡
P.30).
3
4
4
Zoom bar
●
!
If
“
∞
”,
“
–
”or
“
§
” is displayed, first wipe the contact
surface on the SmartMedia (gold-colored area)
thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth and then reload the
SmartMedia.
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1
0
3
2
Basic
Photography
0
2
Loop the strap over your wrist, brace your
elbows firmly against your body and hold the
camera with both hands.
●
!
For subjects closer than 80 cm (2.6 ft.), use Macro
photography (
➡
P.42).
●
!
To minimize power consumption, you should use the
viewfinder (switch the LCD monitor off) to take pictures.
●
!
The image will be blurred if the camera moves when
you take the picture (camera shake). When you are
shooting in low-light conditions, use the flash
(
➡
P.39) or a tripod to prevent blurred images due to
camera shake.
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TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE)
STILL IMAGE MODE
