Reference Manual (complete instructions)

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting Images

4 Press the shutter-release button

halfway.

• To press the shutter-release button “halfway”

means to press and hold the button at the point

where you feel a slight resistance.

• When the subject is in focus, the focus area or

focus indicator is displayed in green.

• When you are using digital zoom, the camera

focuses in the center of the frame and the focus

area is not displayed.

• If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the

camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition

and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway

again.

5 Without lifting your finger, press the

shutter-release button all the way

down.

B Notes About Saving Images or Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the

remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open

the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory

card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the

camera or the memory card.

C The Auto Off Function

• When no operations are performed for about three minutes, the screen turns off, the

camera enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off

after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes.

• To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation

such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.

C When Using a Tripod

We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations:

• When shooting in dim lighting with the flash mode (A37) set to y Flash off

• When the zoom is at a telephoto position

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Focus area