Digital Camera Operating Instructions

Basic
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To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P41)
To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P55)
Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
Focus When the subject
is focused
When the subject
is not focused
Focus indication On Blinks
AF area White
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Green White
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Red
Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times
C
Focus indication
D
AF area (normal)
E
AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
F
Focus range (when using the zoom)
G
Aperture value
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H
Shutter speed
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I
ISO sensitivity

If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red. (However, it will not be
displayed in red when the fl ash is used.)
When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of
the composition of the picture you want to take)
1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fi x the
focus and exposure.
2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you
compose the picture.
• You can repeatedly retry the
actions in step
1
before pressing
the shutter button fully.
We recommend that you use the
Face Detection function when
taking pictures of people. (P57)
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