《18》Starting the recording mode Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures■ How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( )A voice can be recorded for as long as the availablerecording time (max:1hour) allows.1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode,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 (max:1hour) allows. The recording time willbe displayed on the LCD monitor. Voice will stillbe recorded if the 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.In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change toflash shot mode.■ Shooting against the light :Please do not take pictures to the sunlight direction. Taking a picture against thesun may make 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 25),spot metering (see page 37), 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.REC:Shutter EXIT: