Using the Manual modes48Extended functionsFocusThe camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus).When you turn the camcorder on, focus is always set to automatic.You can also set the focus manually.1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode ( ) tab.2 Press the [Home ( )] button p touch Manual pFocus ( ) tab.3 Touch the desired submenu item.STBY 00:00:00 [253Min]Focus : AutoIcon DescriptionAuto: In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focusfeature, as it lets you concentrate on the creative side of yourrecording.Manual: You may need to focus manually under conditionsin which automatic focusing is difficult or unreliable. To adjustthe focus, place and hold your finger on the for a nearersubject, and on the tab for a farther subject. The nearer orfarther icon ( / ) appears when focus adjustment reachesthe end. The camcorder applies the adjusted value right after youtouch the or tab.The Auto Focus (AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoomfunction because you might not be able to keep accurate focus afterthe zoom ratio has been changed.When the camcorder exits from Manual mode or switches to thephoto recording mode, the Focus function is automatically set toAuto.••
