Blink Proof FunctionThe blink proof function is available in smile mode.Each time a picture is taken, the camera automatically takes two consecutiveshots. Of the two shots, the shot in which the subject's eyes are open takes priorityand is saved.• If the camera detects that it has saved a picture in which the subject's eyes mayhave closed, the warning shown at right is displayed for a few seconds.• To enable or disable the blink proof function, tap Din smile mode to display the smile menu and select I ........ IBlink proof.• The current setting is displayed it] the monitor(_ 9).[] Operation of Shutter-Release ButtonPress the shutter release button to take pictures,• When the face priority takes effect, the focus is locked to the recognized face and the shutter isreleased.• When the face priority doesn't take effect, the camera focuses on subject in the center of theframe.[] Functions Available in Smile Mode• Flash is disabled when On is selected for the Blink proof option, When Off is selected for theBlink proof option, flash mode (_ 32) is set to _RUTI](auto). Other flash modes can be selected.• Digital zoom is not available.• When _ is tapped, the smile menu is displayed and the Image mode (_ 108) and Exp.+/-(_ 112) options can be adjusted. Change made to the image mode setting applies to allshooting modes (except the movie menu).[] Shooting in Smile ModeIn smile mode, the auto power off fu nction ([._ 136) is activated and the camera turns off wheneither of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.• The camera does not recognize a face• The camera recognized the face but cannot detect a smiling face[] More InformationSee "Autofocus" (_ 29) for more information.3F,"ooo51