Shooting still images
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Set the mode dial to
(Intelligent Auto), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
- Hold the camera steady to determine the composition of the still image.
- Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the
indicator lights.
- The shortest shooting distance is approximately 1 cm (0.03 ft.) (W), 350 cm (11.48 ft.) (T) (from lens).
- Macro mode may be automatically set for some shooting conditions.
- Press the shutter button fully down.
- Do not put your fingers on the flash or lens when shooting.
Hint
- 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.
- Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
- It is dark and the subject is distant.
- Contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
- Subject is seen through glass.
- Subject is moving quickly.
- There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
- Subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.