441. Select a subject to record.• Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording.• Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of thesubject. page 482. Adjust the subject at the centre of the LCD screen, and half-pressthe PHOTO button.• Your camcorder adjusts to the ideal aperture and focusautomatically (if “Aperture” and “Focus” are set to “Auto”pages 65, 70)• When the subject is in focus, () indicator appears green. If itappears red, readjust the focus.3. Fully press the PHOTO button.• The shutter sound is heard. (when “Shutter Sound: On” isset).• To continue recording, wait until the current photo iscompletely saved on the storage media.• If the Quick View function is set to the desired time, therecorded photo image is shown for the selected time as soonas you finish taking a photo. page 85RECORDING PHOTOSYou can take photos and store them in an SD/SDHC memory card. Set the desired resolution and qualitybefore recording. pages 61~62PRECHECK!• Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.• Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen.• Select the Photo ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 49• Recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo size and quality. page 38• Audio is not recorded when taking photos.• If focusing is difficult, use the manual focus function. page 70• Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damagethe storage media or data.• For the on-screen display information, see pages 20~23.• Adjust brightness and contrast of the LCD screen using menu items. Doing so does not affect therecorded image. page 94• Photo files conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard, established by JEITA(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association.)• Use the built-in flash in low lighting conditions.basic recordingQuick View85MIN3888 85MIN