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Starting the recording mode
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
■ How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( )
A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the
memory capacity allows. (Max. 1hour)
1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode,
select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing
the Voice recording button twice.
2. Press the shutter button to record a voice.
- Press the shutter button once and voice is
recorded for as long as the available recording
time allows. The recording time will be displayed
on the LCD monitor. Voice will still be recorded if
the shutter button is released.
- If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter
button again.
- File type : *.wav
* A distance of 40cm between you and the camera
(microphone) is the best distance to record
sound.
■ 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 memory capacity 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,
use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to flash shot mode.
■ Shooting against the light :
Please do not take pictures to the sunlight direction. Taking a picture against the
sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the
[Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 17), fill-in flash (see page 23),
spot metering (see page 35), or exposure compensation (see page 31).
■ Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
■ Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
■ Under certain 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.
[VOICE RECORDING mode]
REC:Shutter EXIT:
