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Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)
This section describes the basic operations.
1 Turn the camera on.
APress POWER down fully to turn the camera on.
BSet the Mode dial to q (FinePix A800 only).
CAUTION
Step B is only for FinePix A800. Since there is no mode
dial on FinePix A610, ignore step B when using that
model.
Holding the camera correctly
CAUTION
• Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred
picture (camera shake). Hold the camera steadily with
both hands.
• If the lens or flash is obscured by your fingers or the
strap, subjects may be out of focus or the brightness
(exposure) of your shot may be incorrect.
• Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty (getting
fingerprints on the lens etc.), clean the lens as informed
on p.116.
Continued Q
Brace your elbows
against your sides and
hold the camera with both
hands.
Do not cover the lens or
flash with your fingers.
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