《18》Starting the recording mode Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures■How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( )A voice recording can be recorded for as long as theavailable recording time of the memory capacityallows.1. In any mode with the exception of the Movie clip,select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressingthe Voice recording button twice.2. Press the shutter button to record a voice.- Press the shutter button once and voice isrecorded for as long as the available recordingtime allows. The recording time will be displayedon the LCD monitor. Voice will still be recorded ifthe shutter button is released.- If you wish to stop recording, press the shutterbutton again.- File type : WAV* A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the bestdistance to record sound.[VOICE RECORDING mode]■ Pressing the shutter button down half way.Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge.Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.[Lightly press the shutter button] [Press the shutter button]■ The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions andcamera settings.■ When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition,the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor. Inthis case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to flashshot mode.■ Shooting against the light :Please do not take pictures into the sun. Taking a picture against the sun maymake the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the[Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 16), fill-in flash (see page 23),spot metering (see page 36), or exposure compensation (see page 34).■ Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.■ Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.■ Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.- When photographing a subject that has little contrast.- If the subject is highly reflective or shiny.- If the subject is moving at high speed.- When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow(such as a stick or flagpole).- When the surroundings are dark.REC:Shutter EXIT: ●Pausing while recording a voice recordingThis camera allows you to temporarily stop duringunwanted recording, while recording a voice. Usingthis function, you can record your favorite voices intoa voice recording file without having to createmultiple voice recording files.1. Press the shutter button and voice is recorded foras long as the available recording time. Voice willstill be recorded if the shutter button is released.2. Press the Pause button( ) to pause recording.3. Press the Pause button( ) again to resume the recording.4. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.[Pausing the voice recording]STOP:Shutter REC :