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Using the LCD Monitor
Your camera is equipped with a 2.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay
recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on
the monitor may vary according to the current settings.
1. Rotate the mode dial to
, P , , , , or .
2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power.
3. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor.
4. Press the shutter button.
The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.
To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always hold it carefully. This is
especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, which your camera may decelerate the
shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed.
To conserve battery power, the camera turns off the LCD monitor if an operation is not made within a minute. To
restore power, operate the camera.
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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
Shooting Images - The Basics
1. Rotate the mode dial to , P , , , or and turn your
camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button.
2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main
subject is within the focus frame.
3. Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image.
When you press the shutter button down half way, the
camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the
image and exposure.
4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the
image.
The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one on LCD after image captured.
Pressing the
button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the button, the display
changes in the following order: Focus Frame On Æ Indicators Off.
When you press the shutter button down half way, focus area turns green if the focus is confirmed. It turns red
if the subject is out of focus.
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