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LCD monitor indicator
15 Sharpness p.39
16 Image quality p.35
17  Image size 2272, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 p.34
18Number of available shots remaining29
Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording)00:01:50 / 01:00:00 p.21 ~ 22
19  Digital Zoom rate X4.0 p.25
20 Digital Zoom
21 Voice memo p.26
Starting the recording mode
[ MOVIE CLIP mode ]
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If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card.
If the memory card is not inserted in the...

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Starting the recording mode
Recording a still image
Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a
movie clip.
5. Select the STILL IMAGE(         ) mode by sliding the
mode switch.
6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the
image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
Recording Voice
Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a
movie clip.
5. Select the VOICE RECORDING(        ) mode by sliding
the mode switch.
6....

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Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
Pressing the shutter button down half way 
Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. (See page 13) Press
the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera
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,...

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Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera
The RECORDING mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.
POWER button
SHUTTER button
Used for digital zooming in / out.
When you press the ZOOM W/T button, the zoom bar will
display in the upper center part of the LCD monitor.
ZOOM W button/ ZOOM T button
Used for turning the camera’s power on / off.
If there is no operation during the specified time, the
camera’s power will be turned off automatically to save
battery life.
Used for taking an...

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ZOOM W button/ ZOOM T button
TELE Zoom
Digital zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM button T activates the digital zoom software.
Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zooming at the
required setting. Once the maximum digital zoom (4X) is
achieved, pressing the ZOOM T button will have no effect. 
You can check the digital zoom rate with the [X1.1 ~ X 4.0]
numerical mark next to the zoom bar.
[ WIDE zoom ] [ Digital zoom 2.0X ] [ Digital zoom 4.0X ]
Pressing
the ZOOM
T buttonPressing
the ZOOM
T button...

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Voice memo(   )/ UP button
While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the submenu cursor.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice
memo button. You can add your voice-over to a stored still image.
Recording a voice memo
1. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by sliding the mode switch.
2. Press the VOICE MEMO button. If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD
monitor, the setting is completed.
3. Press the shutter button and take a picture....

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Fixed focus
To focus on the subject positioned outside of the center, use the focus lock function.
Using the Focus Lock
1. Ensure the subject in the center of the autofocus frame.
2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the autofocus lamp (green) lights up, it means
the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the
way down to avoid taking an unwanted pictured.
3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera to
recompose your picture...

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FLASH(   ) / LEFT button
ICON Flash mode Description 
Flash mode indicator
If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate
automatically.Auto flash
Red eye
reduction
Fill in flash 
Slow synchro
Flash off
If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work
automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye
reduction function.
The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in order to
obtain the correct exposure.
When you take an image...

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Self-timer(    ) / Right() button
Selecting the self-timer
1. Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE mode.
2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode
indicator displays on the LCD monitor.
A 10 second, 2 second or Double self-timer icon
appears on the LCD monitor.
10SEC self-timer (       ) : 
Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10
seconds before the image is taken.
2SEC self-timer (       ) : 
Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2
seconds before the...

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MENU/ OK button 
If the menu is displayed, use the 5-Function buttons  to change the data values and for your
changes to be accepted
If the menu is not displayed, press the MENU/OK button to display a menu for the current
camera mode on the LCD monitor. Press the button again to return to the previous state.
[ Menu on ] [ Menu off ]
Pressing the
MENU
button
Play mode(     ) / LCD button
Press and hold the Play mode / LCD(        ) button for 2
seconds to play pictures saved in the memory
Press (but do...
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