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TAKING A PICTURE
SINGLE SHOT
Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder at Distant Mode
Taking a picture with the viewfinder:
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Set the camera to ( ) Camera Mode and make sure the Macro Mode Switch is set to the ( ) Distant
Mode located on the front of the camera.
• The LCD can be switched off to conserve battery power by pressing the ( ) button.
3. Frame the subject in the viewfinder.
4. Press the shutter button half-way to activate the auto-focus until the green AF LED lights up. (For
information on Focus Lock, please go to page 11) (fig.1.1)
• The camera will focus the lens at different distances to find the correct focus range, and you will hear a
rapid click sound from the camera.
5. Press the shutter button fully to capture the image. (fig.1.2)
• The camera will beep when the image is captured if sound is activated.
• The camera will make a click sound.
• When the image has been captured, the Flash Ready LED next to the viewfinder will blink to indicate that
the image is being stored.
Note: It is recommended that pictures in Distant Mode be taken at at least 1 meter(3 ft) away from the
subject.
FLASH READY LED
Flash Ready LED Status Description
Steady (fig.1.3) The camera is capturing a picture or video clip.
Hold the camera steady to prevent blurry pictures.
Blinking (fig.1.4) The flash is recharging. You may move the
camera in this mode.
Note: Do not power the camera off or switch modes while the camera is capturing or storing a picture or
video clip to prevent corrupting the picture or video clip being stored.
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