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Using the Camera
Z Using viewfinder
When using the viewfinder to take pictures, press DISP/
BACK to turn the LCD monitor off. Turning the LCD
monitor off conserves battery power.
Frame the shot so that the subject fills the center of the
viewfinder. When taking a picture at a distance of 1 m to
2 m (3.3 ft. to 6.6 ft.) using the viewfinder, only the shaded
area in the figure is photographed.
Z Viewfinder lamp display
The viewfinder lamp lights or blinks when turning on the
camera or pressing the shutter button. The viewfinder
lamp shows camera status.
Holding the camera correctly
• The viewfinder cannot be used to take shots in Macro
mode.
• For more precise shot framing, use the LCD monitor to
take the picture.
Viewfinder
Using the viewfinder allows
for a steady arm position,
preventing picture blur.
Display Status
Lit green Locking the focus or LCD monitor OFF
Blinking green AF/AE in progress, camera shake
warning, or AF warning (ready to
shoot)
Blinking green and
orange alternately
Recording to xD-Picture Card or
internal memory (ready to shoot)
Lit orange Recording to xD-Picture Card or
internal memory (not ready)
Blinking orange Charging flash (flash will not fire)
Blinking red • Warnings for xD-Picture Card and
internal memory
Card not formatted, incorrect format,
memory full, xD-Picture Card or
internal memory error
• Lens operation error
Detailed warning messages appear on the LCD monitor
(➝p.105-108).
Viewfinder lamp
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