Capture imagesImage indicatorsThe indicators in the camera viewfinder area display thecurrent camera settings. The indicators in image mode arethe following:1 Close2 Scene mode in use (for example, Automatic)3 Capture settings ( )4 Flash mode in use (for example, Automatic)5 Photos ( )6 Zoom level (hidden at the default zoom level)7 Autofocus crosshair ( , not shown in all image modes)8 Image counter (estimated number of images you cancapture using the current settings and available memory)9 Memory in use (for example, Internal storage)10 Image resolution (for example, )11 White balance (for example, ). Only visible if set toother than Automatic.12 Exposure (for example, ). Only visible if set to otherthan 0.13 ISO sensitivity (for example, ). Only visible if set to otherthan Automatic.14 Geotag ( , if geotagging is enabled). The icon blinkswhen the coordinates for the location are beingretrieved.Related topics• See "Scene modes", p. 65.• See "Image settings", p. 66.• See "Flash settings", p. 66.• See "General settings", p. 67.Capture imagesWhen capturing an image, note the following:• Use both hands to keep the camera still.• The quality of a digitally zoomed image is lower than thatof a non-zoomed image.• The camera goes into battery saving mode if you performno actions for about a minute. To continue capturingimages, activate the touch screen.Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not use theflash on people or animals at close range. Do not cover theflash while taking a picture.Capture an image1 To activate the camera, open the lens cover.62 Capture images and record video clips
