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22 BASIC RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the sub-
ject off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a
special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. This
function is controlled with the shutter-release button.
Focus lock
When the camera is on, the indicator lamp shows the cam-
era status.
Indicator lamp
The shutter can be released when the camera cannot focus on the subject, the sub-
ject is too close, or a special situation is preventing the AF system from focusing. If
the subject is too close, the indicator lamp may glow, but the subject will not be in
focus.
Focus is locked. Flash will not fire. The
camera is ready to take the picture.
Green and
steady
Focus is locked. Flash will fire. The camera
is ready to take the picture.
Orange and
steady
Cannot focus. Flash will not fire.
Green and
blinks
Cannot focus. Flash will fire.
Orange and
blinks
When shutter-release button is
not pressed
While shutter-release button is pressed
partway down
Camera is on.
Flash is charging. LCD monitor
is off.
Image data is being
transferred to the card.
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