51VQT3J95A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-upand shading off the background.≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20q).≥ If you set the tele macro function when the zoom is set to less than 16.8k, the zoom isautomatically adjusted to 16.8k.≥ Tele Macro function is canceled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 16.8k.This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 secondsbefore the recording start/stop button is pressed.≥ appears on the screen.≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.≥ There is no beep sound.≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.j If you change the modejIf you remove the SD cardj /If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO/SD CARD]j 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, or while the PRE-RECindication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the Quick start operation, motionpictures taken 3 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 makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they willalso be smoothed.≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case,cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.Tele macroPRE-RECThis prevents you from missing a shot.Soft skin modePRE-REC
