Sony DSC-F77A Digital Camera User Manual


 
18
Basic still image shooting – using auto mode
, Set the MODE dial to , and
rotate the lens portion to turn
on your camera.
When a “Memory Stick” is inserted, the
recording folder name is indicated on the
LCD screen for about five seconds
(page 51).
When the MODE dial is set to , the
exposure, white balance and focus are adjusted
automatically.
, Hold the camera steadily with
both hands and position a
subject in the center of the
focus frame.
Do not cover the lens, flash, or microphone
(page 6) with your fingers.
, Press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
The camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock
indicator stops flashing and remains on, the
camera is ready for shooting. (The screen
may be frozen for a split second depending
on the subject.)
If you release your finger from the shutter
button, shooting will be canceled.
The minimum focal distance to a subject is
50 cm (19
11
/
16
inches). To shoot subjects at
distances closer than this, use the Macro mode
(page 21).
The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows
the focus adjustment range. (For more details
on the AF range finder, see page 41.)
MODE
POWER
1
MODE dial
2 3
640
F2.8
30
98
60
min
FINE
101
AE/AF lock indicator
Flashes in green t
Remains on