544Additional shooting functionsRecording sound with still picturesSound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds.When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every timeyou take a picture.Top menu [MODE MENU] [R] [ON] / [OFF]g“Using the menus” (P. 18)1 Take the picture.• When recording starts, aim the cameramicrophone at the source of the soundyou want to record.TIPS• H is displayed when still pictures and movies with sound are played back.During playback, sound is output from the speaker. The volume can beadjusted. g“Setting camera sounds” (P. 98)• Sound can be added later to still pictures. Recorded sound can also bere-recorded. g“Adding sound to still pictures” (P. 64)Note• If the microphone is farther than 1 m (3.3 ft.) from the subject, sound may notbe recorded properly.• Pictures cannot be taken during sound recording.• Sound recording is not possible in the following cases:During sequential shooting, panorama, two-in-one pictures, and shootingwith a frame.• Sound recording may also pick up camera noises, such as button operations,shutter movement, etc.• Sound recording may not be possible if there is insufficient space in the internalmemory or the card.Microphone
