33ENQuick referenceShootingTaking pictures withautomatic settings Set the mode dial to A and start taking pictures. P. 10Correct focus cannot beobtainedUse focus lock. P. 50Select the AF target and take the picture. P. 52The minimum shooting distance varies depending onthe lens. Move to the minimum shooting distance of thelens from the subject and take a picture.P. 129The camera may be having difficulty focusing on thesubject with auto focus. Lock the focus at the position ofthe subject in advance or use MF to fix the distance ofthe focus.P. 50,P. 122Focusing on one areaSelect the AF target and take the picture using thedesired AF target. P. 52Check focus and adjust the image using MF in anenlarged image. P. 54Use MF. It may be helpful to focus while using live viewwith an enlarged image.P. 50,P. 54Checking set effect beforetaking a pictureYou can take a picture while using the live multi viewdisplay to compare the effect of white balance orexposure compensation.P. 43You can use the preview function to check the depth offield at a selected aperture value. P. 41You can use [TEST PICTURE] to check the image onthe LCD monitor without recording the image to a card. P. 97Extending the useful life ofthe batteryPressing the shutter button halfway and playing backimages over a long period of time consumesconsiderable battery power. Limiting these actions willhelp extend the useful life of the battery.kSet [SLEEP] so that the camera enters sleep modefaster. P. 100Increasing the number ofpictures that can be taken Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings. P. 65,P. 106Taking pictures in low lightsituations without usingthe flashIncrease the ISO sensitivity. P. 46