VQT1S3652Advanced (Recording pictures)• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on thesubject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.• AF macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera, so if the distance between thecamera and the subject is more than 2 m (6.57 feet), it takes longer to focus.• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture maydecrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.• If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on thesubject correctly.[REC] mode:Taking Pictures with the Self-timerNote• When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid thejitter caused by pressing the shutter button.• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just beforerecording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightlyoperating as an AF assist lamp (P91) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.• The number of pictures which can be taken in burst mode is fixed to 3.• The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] (P70) is fixed to 5.Press 2 [ë].Press 3/4 to select a mode.• You can also press 2 [ë] to select.• If you set [10S/3PICTURES], after 10 seconds thecamera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals.Press [MENU/SET].• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item isautomatically set.Press the shutter button halfway to focusand then press it fully to take the picture.• The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter isactivated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).• If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, theself-timer setting is canceled.• When [10S/3PICTURES] is selected, the self-timerindicator blinks again after the first and the secondpictures are taken and the shutter is activated2 seconds after it blinks. A