Basic25VQT0V63BasicTaking PicturesThe camera automatically sets the shutterspeed and the aperture value according tothe brightness of the subject.• Remove the lens cap.1 1 Turn the camera on.2 Select program AE mode [ ].• The status indicator A lights forapproximately 1 second if you turn thecamera on when using the LCD monitor.• The status indicator continues to light ifyou turn the camera on when using theViewfinder. The status indicator blinkswhen the remaining battery power is low.2 Aim the AF area 1 to the pointyou want to focus on and thenpress the shutter button halfway.• B: Press the shutter button halfway tofocus.• The focus indication 2 lights and thenthe aperture value 3 and the shutterspeed 4 are displayed.• If 9-area-focusing or 3-area-focusing(High speed) is used in AF mode, theAF area does not appear until thesubject is brought into focus. (P80)• The AF area displayed is bigger thanusual when using the digital zoom orwhen taking pictures in dark places.(P80)• Refer to P26 for information aboutProgram shift.3 Take a picture.• C: Press the shutter button fully to takethe picture.• We recommend checking that the clock isset properly before taking pictures. (P19)• When you press the shutter button, thescreen may become bright or dark for amoment. This function allows easyadjustment of focus and the recordedpicture will not be affected.• When a time is set for power save (P22),the camera automatically turns off if youdo not operate it within the set time. Tooperate the camera again, press theshutter button halfway or turn the cameraoff and on.• To avoid picture noise, we recommenddecreasing the ISO sensitivity, settingOFF ONSCNPASM1/251/25F2.8F2.8When thesubject is notfocusedWhen thesubject isfocusedFocusindicationBlinks (green) On (green)AF area Turns white tored or no AFareaTurns white togreenSound Beeps 4 times Beeps 2 times1/251/25F2.8F2.8
