- 38 -This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before therecording start/stop button is pressed.≥ appears on the screen.≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.≥ There is no beep sound.≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases.j If you change the modej If you remove the SD cardj If you press the MENU buttonj If you turn the unit offj If you start recordingj After 3 hours have passed≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, motion pictures taken3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion picturesdisplayed at the start of playback.This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations. (Minimumrequired illumination: approx. 1 lx)≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.≥ Using a tripod is recommended.≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturationin bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly.≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not beclear.PRE-RECThis prevents you from missing a shot.Colour Night ViewIntelligent Contrast ControlPRE-REC
