Canon ZR40 Instruction Manual page 50

2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture.
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• The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the "photo" to
the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camcorder also
records the sound, and the display shows the still picture.
• A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the
picture. F disappears from the display.
• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.
Notes:
• The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a
still image for approximately 6 seconds. If you turn the POWER switch to OFF
during that time, the camcorder will respond only after recording is complete.
• The wireless controller's PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the
button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the "photo".
• Only take "photos" where it is bright enough to see the image in the display.
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