51E Using the FullRange of Features1. Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it:• “PHOTO” flashes at the bottom right of display.• Exposure is locked.• During autofocus F flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts thefocus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera isready to take the still picture.• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 135), the camcorder may notbe able to focus, and F may continue to flash white in the display. Continueto hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then adjust the focus manuallywith the SELECT dial.• If you are using manual focus ( 72), the F mark starts as a continousgreen mark. Focus with the SELECT dial.2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture.• The camera takes the image immediately, and then records the “photo” tothe tape for approximately 6 seconds*. During this time the camera alsorecords the sound, and the display shows the still picture.• A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records thepicture. F disappears from the display.• The camera returns to record pause mode.• The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording astill image for approximately 6 seconds*. If you turn the POWER dial to OFFduring that time, the camcorder will respond only after recording is complete.• The wireless controller’s PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press thebutton fully and the camera immediately takes the “photo”.• Only take “photos” where it is bright enough to see the image in the display.• If you want to use an effect, make sure you set it before you take your picture.* 8 seconds in SP or LP recording mode.During record pause mode
