Basic Still Image Shooting - Using Auto Adjustment Mode - Sony DSC-U50 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode
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, Set the mode switch to
turn on the power.
The name of the folder where the image will
be recorded appears on the LCD screen for
approximately five seconds.
• [FOCUS] is set to [AUTO] at the factory.
• The exposure is automatically adjusted.
• This camera can create new folders and select
folders to be stored in the "Memory Stick Duo"
(page 25).
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, and , Hold the camera steadily with
both hands and position the
subject in the center of the LCD
screen.
Do not cover the lens or flash with your
fingers.
• When recording outdoors during clear weather
or under other intense light, undesired light
(ghosting) may enter the screen. If this
happens, shade the lens with your hand or other
object while recording.
• The exposure and focus are adjusted to the
center of the LCD screen.
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AE/AF lock
indicator
Flashes green
t Lights up
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, Press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
A beep sounds. When the AE/AF lock
indicator changes from flashing to light-up,
the camera is ready for shooting.
• If you release the shutter button, the recording
will be canceled.
• When the camera does not beep, the AF
adjustment is not complete. You can continue to
shoot, but the focus is not adjusted properly.
• This camera employs an auto-macro AF
function. The minimum focal distance to the
subject is 10 cm (4 inches).
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