Recording - Basic Operation; Handling The Camera; Setting The Camera To Record Images - Minolta DiMAGE Xt Instruction Manual

RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION
This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 14 through
21.

HANDLING THE CAMERA

While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly
with your right hand while supporting the camera body with your left.
Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to
hold the camera steadily.
When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the flash is
above the lens with the shutter-release button to the top. Take care
not to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap.

SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES

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RECORDING - BASIC OPERATION

Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch
near the shutter-release button (1).
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Turn the mode dial to the record-
ing position (2).