26Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 3 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.The camera automatically focuses on the subject in thecenter focus area.When the subject is in focus, the focus area will glowgreen.When digital zoom is in effect, and the subject is in focus,the focus indicator (A 6) will glow green. The focus areais not displayed.Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. When the camera isunable to focus, the focus area, or focus indicator, blinksred. Change the composition and try again.2 Press the shutter-release button the rest ofthe way down.The picture will be recorded to the memory card orinternal memory.D Shutter-release ButtonThe camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press theshutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock whilethe shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and shoot, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake andblurred pictures.1/1251/1251/125 F4.3F4.3F4.3 2020201/1251/125 F2.8F2.81/125 F2.8Press the shutter-release buttonthe rest of theway down toshoot.Press the shutter-release buttonhalfway to setfocus andexposure.
