Shooting still images

1. Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode).

2. Hold the camera steady as illustrated.

3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator () lights.

lights: Image is in the focus.

flashes: The focusing is failed.

• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 0.3 m (1 ft) (from the image sensor).

• When you turn the macro switching ring to “0,2m-0,35m,” the camera is set to macro mode. The shortest shooting distance is between approximately 0.2 m (0.65 ft) and 0.35 m (1.2 ft). Macro mode is suitable for shooting close-ups of subjects such as flowers or food.

4. Press the shutter button fully down.

If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on

• When the camera cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. [Details]

• Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:

• It is dark and the subject is distant.

• The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.

• The subject is seen through glass.

• The subject is moving quickly.

• There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.

• The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.