Shooting still images
Shoots still images.
- Set the shooting mode to
(Intelligent Auto).
- Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera.
-
Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator (
or 
) lights.
- Press the shutter button fully down.
Focus indicator
lights:
Image is in the focus.
flashes:
The focusing has failed.
lights:
Image is in the focus. The focused position will change to suit the motion of the subject.
lights:
The focusing is in progress.
Hint
- When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting.
- 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.
- There is a flashing light.
- The subject is backlit.