Contax TVS DIGITAL Instruction Manual page 29

1 upn PfX)gram Auto Function
in the "P" program auto-exposure mode, the camera automatically sets the combi¬
nation of the shutter speed and aperture (the exposure value) according to the
brightness of the subject. We recommend using this mode if you are using a
camera for the first time or if you want to take photos without worrying about the
aperture and shutter speed settings.
POWER button
Card access LEO
In-focus Indicator Remaining
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Set the mode dial to "P" and press the
POWER button to turn on the camera.
TIte lens cover opens automatically and the lens comes
out.
2
Aim the lens at the subject so that the
subject appears in the focus frame on the
LCD monitor and press the shutter release
button halfway down.
When the subject is In focus, the in-focus indicator ("o')
and the standby LED beside the viewfinder light. The
shutter speed and aperture are also indicated.
• A flashing 1/20b0 shutter speed indicates overexposure.
3
When you have confirmed that the in-focus
indicator ("o") lights, fully depress the
shutter release button to take the picture.
The captured image is stored on the memory card. The
memory card access LED flashes during image stcrage.
• You can still depress the shutter release button even if the In¬
focus Indicator ("o") flashes.
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• When there Is no more space left on
the memory card, "MEMORY CARD
FULL" Is Indicated on the LCD monitor,
the remaining exposure counter on the
display panel wilt show a flashing '000'
and the shutter release button cannot
be depressed. Replace the memory
card with one that Is empty or has
enough free space left.
• While the memory card access LED
flashes, the camera Is writing an image
to the card. To prevent corruption of
the data and damage to the camera,
make sure that none of the following
occurs while the LED is flashing.
• The camera is exposed to vibration
or shock.
• The memory card door Is opened.
• The battery pack is removed or the
power is turned off.
• The combinations ot the aperture and
shutter speed In the program auto
mode are shown In the diagram.
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