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Taking Pictures
This chapter explains the basic operations and other information needed to record im-
ages.
Picture-taking Sequence
To take a picture follow these steps. Details of each steps follow.
Turn on the power.
Open the LCD monitor, then slide the REC(ord)/PLAY switch to the REC side.
Select the image quality.
Select the image quality of either E, N, or F (Economy, Normal, or Fine). See page 29.
Take the picture.
Press the Release button to record the image. See page 30.
Turning on the Power
The power is turned on by opening the LCD monitor (approximately 60
°
).
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Open the LCD monitor, then set the
REC(ord)/PLAY switch to REC.
The lens cover opens and the power is turns on.
Note:
• When the power is turned on, the Recording Data Display
and the Flash display appear on the monitor in approxi-
mately three seconds.
• If the LCD monitor is closed, the power turns off and the
lens cover closes.