30[Selecting the Auto flash]Focus lockTo focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focuslock function.Using the Focus Lock1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus framelights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be carefulnot to press the SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking anunwanted picture.3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, movethe camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then pressthe SHUTTER button completely to take the picture. If you releaseyour finger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock function will becancelled.1. The image to becaptured.2. Press theSHUTTER buttonhalfway and focuson the subject.3. Recomposethe picture andfully depress theSHUTTER button.Flash () / Left buttonWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor,pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shiftto the left tab.When the menu is not displayed on the LCDmonitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASHbutton.Selecting the flash mode1. Press the Mode button to select a RECORDING mode with theexception of the Movie mode or the DIS mode.2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode indicator isdisplayed on the LCD monitor.3. A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor.Use the correct flash to suit the environment.Flash range(Unit: m)ISO Normal Macro Auto macroWIDE TELE WIDE TELE WIDE TELEAUTO 0.8 ~ 4.7 0.8 ~ 2.5 0.2 ~ 0.8 0.5 ~ 0.8 0.2 ~ 4.7 0.5 ~ 2.5Setting up the recording function using the camera buttons