28Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 3 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.The camera focuses on the subject at the center ofthe frame.When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator(p) is green.When the camera is unable to focus, the focus indica-tor blinks red. Change the composition and try again.2 Press the shutter-release button the restof the way down.The picture will be recorded to the memory card orinternal memory.The flash may fire or the AF-assist illuminator maylight if the subject is poorly lit.l Shutter-Release ButtonThe camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure,press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus andexposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release theshutter and take a picture, 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 camerashake and blurred pictures.88MMMTake pictureSet focus andexposure
