23Starting the recording modeHow to use the M mode ( )The Aperture and Shutter can be set manually in this mode.Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode.5. Select the M mode by rotating the mode dial.6. Use the ASM, Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select ApertureValue and Shutter speed.* Please see page 40 for details on Aperture and Shutterspeed setting.7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose theimage by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor.8. Press the shutter button to capture an image.* If the M mode is selected, a bar to indicate the exposurevalue will display on the bottom of the LCD monitor.( ) [ M mode ]How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( )Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode.5. Select the VOICE RECORDING mode by rotating themode dial.6. Press the shutter button to record a voice.- Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded foras long as the available recording time(Max : 1 hour)allows. The recording time will be displayed on the LCDmonitor. Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button isreleased.- If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter buttonagain.- File type : *.wav* A distance of 40cm between you and the camera(microphone) is the best distance to record sound.* The auto focus indicator lamp(Green) blinks during voicerecording.[ VOICE RECORDING mode ]START:SHUTTERSTANDBY