VQT1M9754Advanced (Recording pictures)This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It alsoprevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.Note• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.• Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater doesnot get into the lens or the terminals.• Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty.This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort ora snow-covered mountain.This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode• We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc.Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix thefocus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take thepicture.Note• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.• Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.• When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.• Be careful about the reflection from the window.Use the marine case (DMW-MCFS5; optional). This allows you to take pictures with anatural color.Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to takepictures of a fast moving subject etc.1 Aim the AF area at the subject.2 Press 2 to fix the focus.• The AF lock icon A appears when the subject is focused.• Press 2 again to cancel AF lock.• When you rotate the zoom lever, the AF lock is canceled. In thiscase, focus on the subject and fix the focus again.6 [BEACH]8 [SNOW]7 [AERIAL PHOTO]< [UNDERWATER]A
