Using Zoom; Using The Flash - Insignia NS-DSC7P-09 User Manual

Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera

Using Zoom

Your camera uses a combination of optical and
digital zoom features that let you zoom in on
far-away subjects or zoom out for a wide-angle
shot.
The optical zoom mechanically adjusts the lens
of the camera. The digital zoom uses a software
process.
To use Zoom:
1 Press Power to turn your camera on in
record mode. The power turns on, the lens
extends, and the power indicator LED turns
green.
2 Press the zoom button to compose the photo
on the LCD. When the zoom button
pressed, the zoom bar appears on the LCD.
Wide-angle (W)–zoom out for a wide-angle
shot.
Telephoto (T)–zoom in for a telephoto shot.
• When the optical zoom
zooming stops temporarily. Press the T
again the camera switches to digital zoom
automatically and zooming continues.
• Digital zoom
recording.
3 Press the shutter button to take the photo.
Note
• Digital zoom works by enlarging the center
portion of an image through a software
interpolation process.
• Digital zoom achieves magnification levels up
to approximately 4 times.

Using the flash

The flash is for taking photos not only for when
there is insufficient light, but also when the
subject is in shade or in backlight conditions.
Press the flash button to cycle your camera
through the various flash modes. The flash does
not activate when taking continuous photos or
movie recording.
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To use the flash:
1 Press Power button to turn your camera on in
record mode. The power turns on, the lens
extends, and the power indicator LED turns
green.
2 Press the flash button
mode. Each time the flash button is pressed,
the flash icon changes.
Auto flash–Flash fires automatically
when shooting conditions require extra
lighting.
Red-eye reduction–Flash strobes to
let the subject's eyes adjust to the
flash, then fires again to take the actual
image. Your camera will detect the
subject brightness and use the flash
only when required.
Force on–Flash fires every time you
take a photo, regardless of lighting
conditions.
Slow sync–Flash fires with a slow
shutter speed.
Force off–The flash never fires even in
dark situation.
3 Press the shutter button to take the photo.
Note
• The flash charging time may increase when the
battery is low.
• The available flash settings are limited,
depending on the REC mode you selected (see
"Available functions" on page 25).
to change the flash
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