Taking Pictures
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Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor
By using the LCD monitor, you can
get a good idea of what the image will
look like before shooting and confirm
image quality immediately after
shooting. Use the LCD monitor when
you want to take pictures using the
panorama or digital zoom features, or when taking close-
ups.
Note:
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You can turn the LCD monitor’s text display on and off
by pressing the MENU ON/OFF button.
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It is possible to make audio recordings when taking
pictures using the LCD monitor. See “Making Audio
Recordings for Photos” on page 2-16.
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You can use the basic playback feature when the dial
switch is set to . See “Using the basic playback
feature” on page 2-10.
Follow these steps to take pictures using the LCD monitor.
1. Remove the lens cap, set the dial switch to , then
turn on the camera. You will see a live preview
displayed on the LCD monitor. Center the subject of
your photo in the monitor.
Note:
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Hold the camera firmly with both hands and keep
it still for a few moments after you press the shutter
button.
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Make sure that you are not blocking the lens with
your finger, the strap, clothing, or other objects.
2. Hold the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto
focus. A small green circle appears in the upper-
right corner of the monitor. If you wish, you can now
reposition the camera, so that your subject is off-center,
without losing focus.
When you are in the Program or Manual camera mode,
the shutter speed and aperture settings are shown on the
display panel on the top of the camera.
3. Depress the shutter button completely to take the photo.
4. Hold the camera still until the camera makes a clicking
sound. Then release the shutter button.
