Using the camera buttons to set the cameraƅ The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.ƀ Used for turning the camera’s power on / off.ƀ If there is no operation during the specifiedtime, the camera's power will be turned offautomatically to save battery life.Refer to page 58 for more information aboutthe auto power off function.POWER buttonƀ Used for taking an image or recording voice inthe RECORDING mode.ƀ In MOVIE CLIP mode :Pressing the shutter button down fully startsthe process for recording a movie clip.Press the shutter button once and the movieclip is recorded for as long as the availablerecording time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop recording, press theshutter button again.ƀ In STILL IMAGE mode :Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and checksthe condition of the flash. Pressing the shutter button down fully takes and storesthe image. If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after thecamera has finished storing the image data.Shutter buttonƅ The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions andcamera settings.ƅ When either the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lightingcondition, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCDmonitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface orchange to flash shot mode.ƅ 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 light, please use the[Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 36), fill-in flash (see page 28),spot metering (see page 30), or exposure compensation (see page 36).ƅ Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.ƅ Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.ƅ In some of the following 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.Things to Watch Out for When Taking PicturesŚ23ś