Basic functions 26Taking photosTurning on the front displayThe front display will help you take self-portraits or photos ofchildren, couples, or people jumping.If you use the children mode, you can play a short animation onthe front display to attract a child’s attention. (p. 41)Press the front LCD button to turn on the front display.1 You can tap the front display to turn it on, and tap it again ortpress the front LCD button to turn it off.Select a shooting option.2 t appears on the screen after a time, and the touch screenis locked.Self-ShotOption DescriptionOn: Turn on the front display.Self-Shot: View yourself on the front display whiletaking a self-portrait. (p. 40)Children: Show a short animation on the front displayto make taking pictures of children easier. (p. 41)Couple Shot: Take photos of couples automaticallywhen they lean in toward each other. (p. 41)Jump Shot: Show a visual cue on the front display sojumping subjects can time their jumps for the photo.(p. 42)Function Info: Show flash and focus information onthe front display. (p. 43)Smile Icon: Show a smile icon on the front displaywhen picture is in focus. (p. 43)When you set timer options, the front display will remain active. (p.• 48)When you turn on the front display, the icons on the touch screen•may dim.When you use the camera in brightly lit or sunny areas, you may not•be able to see the front display clearly.When you play slide shows or movies, the front display may not•activate even if you touch it.Self-Shot• is automatically selected if you do not select an optionwithin 3 seconds.When you put pressure on the camera or open the battery cover, the•front display may activate.
