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BASIC RECORDING OPERATION
Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the
focus and exposure.
• The focus signals (p. 27) on the monitor will confirm that the image
is in focus. If the monitor focus signal is red, the camera was
unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the
focus signal is white.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take
the picture.
• After the shutter releases, the flash/access lamp next to the card
slot will turn orange and blink indicating image data is being
written to the memory card. Never remove a memory card while
data is being transferred.
• The image can be previewed after it is captured by continuing to
hold down the shutter-release button. Instant playback also can
be used (p. 56).
Turn the camera on and slide the recording-mode switch to the recording
position.
1
Place the subject within the focus frame on the LCD monitor.
• T
he focus-lock function (p. 26) can be used with off-center
subjects.
2
