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TAKING PICTURES
SINGLE SHOT
Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder at Distant Mode
Taking a picture with the viewfinder:
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Set the camera to ( ) Camera Mode and make sure the Macro Mode Switch is set to the ( ) Distant
Mode.
• The LCD can be switched off to conserve battery power by pressing the ( ) button.
3. Frame the subject in the viewfinder.
4. Press the shutter button half-way to activate the auto-focus until the green AF LED lights up. (For
information on Focus Lock, please go to page 12) (fig.1.1)
• The camera will focus the lens at different distances to find the correct focus range, and you will hear a
rapid click sound from the camera.
5. Press the shutter button fully to capture the image. (fig.1.2)
• The camera will beep when the image is captured if sound is activated.
• The camera will make a click sound.
• When the image has been captured, the Flash Ready LED next to the viewfinder will blink to indicate that
the image is being stored. (For more information on the Flash Ready LED status, please go to page 12)
FLASH READY LED
Flash Ready LED Status Description
Steady (fig.1.3) The camera is capturing a picture or video clip.
Hold the camera steady to prevent blurry pictures.
Blinking (fig.1.4) The flash is recharging. You may move the
camera in this mode.
Note: Do not power the camera off or switch modes while the camera is capturing or storing a picture or
video clip to prevent corrupting the picture or video clip being stored.
