Recording
42 Chapter 3
Taking Snapshots
1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to
A
or
M
(manual record). (The POWER
indicator comes on.)
3. When you’re ready to take a picture, press
SNAPSHOT.
Notes:
• To turn off the shutter sound, (see
page 58).
• Snapshots taken using digital zoom or in
the Night mode will be taken in the Full
mode only.
• If a you can’t take snapshot, PHOTO
blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
• Some Program AE Special Effects are not
available in Snapshot mode.
• Digital Image Stabilization mode is not
available in Snapshot mode.
• You may notice an image in the
viewfinder may be partially missing while
taking a snapshot, however, the snapshot
will include the full image.
• Snapshots are taken in a format based
on JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts
Group).
• When you use the LCD monitor outdoors
under direct sunlight, the LCD monitor
may be difficult to see. If this happens,
close the LCD monitor and use the
viewfinder instead.
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Power switch
Lock
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SNAPSHOT button