Operation Manual

Basic Operations Capturing
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Basic Operations
Using Macro Shot
Available in [, ], ;, ', ,, . or = mode
This camera lets you shoot close-ups to focus on subjects from about 3.5 to 28 inches (9 to 70 cm) away with the Power zoon "W" button set to widest angle, and 8 to 28 inches (20 to 70 cm) away with the Power zoon "W" button set to other than the widest angle. Excellent for photographing insects and flowers. 1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode. 2 Press the Power Zoom “W” button to set
to widest angle, then press the % button.
3 Move the camera closer to the subject
until you obtain the desired angle of view, then capture the image.
Notes: • When you capture a macro shot, make sure that
the subject receives sufficient illumination.
• In Scene Select mode (.), this function will
only work if you select “BLACK&WHITE” from the “SCENE MENU”.
• Use a tripod to avoid camera shaking. • Macro Shot is not available when Quick Shot is
on.
Using the Flash
Available in [, ], ;, ', , or . mode
You can use the flash to record good-quality still images even in dark locations.
Types
s: Automatic flash mode, based on light
condition
N: Automatic flash mode with red-eye
reduction
q: Flash on mode L: Flash on mode with red-eye reduction M: Flash off mode
1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode. 2 Press the q button until the desired
flash mode displays. • Each time you press the q button, the
flash mode icon changes as shown below .
3 Capture the still image (see page 13).
• The flash works depending on the
setting.
Notes: • s and N are not available in Manual Exposure
Control mode (,), Aperture Priority mode (;) and Shutter Speed Priority mode (').
• q and qN are not available in Auto mode
([).
• Flash is automatically set to off when using
Continuous, Auto Bracket and Auto Gamma modes.
• The flash sensor on the front of the body
measures the light level to emit. Do not obstruct it with your finger when holding camera.
“q” button
“%” button
Power zoom “W” button